Quoting raechal:

Well, I am happy to report my artwork is being received well around town. I finally took the big step this summer and decided to take my art professional. I have 4 pieces in a 5 star restaurant. One in a premier wine shop in Scottsdale. Several in the private collections of a well-read writer, a cardiologist, a pharmacist, and the gentleman voted the #1 Judaic artist of 2004. Yesterday I met with a retired player from the Vikings and his wife, a practicing attorney who want to view my work. This has all happened so fast. I have always dreamed it would come true but never dreamed it was possible because I am 100% self-taught with no formal training. What is known as "outsider art." I would love to hear tips from other artists so that I can avoid some of the pitfalls that novices can make.

Well, I am happy to report my artwork is being received well around town. I finally took the big step this summer and decided to take my art professional. I have 4 pieces in a 5 star restaurant. One in a premier wine shop in Scottsdale. Several in the private collections of a well-read writer, a cardiologist, a pharmacist, and the gentleman voted the #1 Judaic artist of 2004. Yesterday I met with a retired player from the Vikings and his wife, a practicing attorney who want to view my work. This has all happened so fast. I have always dreamed it would come true but never dreamed it was possible because I am 100% self-taught with no formal training. What is known as "outsider art." I would love to hear tips from other artists so that I can avoid some of the pitfalls that novices can make.