Re: accumulate experience before you go for money

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Posted by Lisa K on August 8, 2001 at 16:16:50:

In reply to: accumulate experience before you go for money posted by Catherine Cartwright Jones on August 8, 2001 at 01:55:00:

I highly agree with CCJ but would like to add something. I live in
Oklahoma where tattooing is illegal. Since, I have been learning
this art, when people see my designs, they are ready, willing and
ready to pay. I try to explain that I am learning this, about the
art, henna, and so forth. They just do not care. They want a
design. You would not believe how insistent some people are. So
like CCJ says, I only agree if there is no money involved.

When I first started this endeavor I was so enamored!!! Still am,
even more so. I was very naive to think others would feel the same
way. So moral of my story, I know the difference between a skilled
henna artist and one who is just learning, even if they don't. I
want to be as true to the art as I can. I will know when accepting
money is right for me. When they walk away, I feel good about what I
have done. I am proud of my work don't get me wrong, but it is a
mere inkling compared to what a true artist could do. I know I have
tried my best in all areas and gained more experience.

Be true to yourself and the art. Good luck.

My two cents.

Lisa K

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: I highly agree with CCJ but would like to add something. I live in : Oklahoma where tattooing is illegal. Since, I have been learning : this art, when people see my designs, they are ready, willing and : ready to pay. I try to explain that I am learning this, about the : art, henna, and so forth. They just do not care. They want a : design. You would not believe how insistent some people are. So : like CCJ says, I only agree if there is no money involved. : : When I first started this endeavor I was so enamored!!! Still am, : even more so. I was very naive to think others would feel the same : way. So moral of my story, I know the difference between a skilled : henna artist and one who is just learning, even if they don't. I : want to be as true to the art as I can. I will know when accepting : money is right for me. When they walk away, I feel good about what I : have done. I am proud of my work don't get me wrong, but it is a : mere inkling compared to what a true artist could do. I know I have : tried my best in all areas and gained more experience. : : Be true to yourself and the art. Good luck. : : My two cents. : : Lisa K
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