Comments on: Encouraging the Artist, Not Just Feeding His Ego http://bugskippy.com/2008/12/09/encouraging-the-artist-not-just-feeding-his-ego/ Reflections on Christianity, God, Comics, and Stuff. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 03:42:10 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jared Stark http://bugskippy.com/2008/12/09/encouraging-the-artist-not-just-feeding-his-ego/comment-page-1/#comment-623 Jared Stark Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:13:17 +0000 http://bugskippy.com/?p=680#comment-623 Hey Marc, I just discovered your blog, I'd love to subscribe. Such an interesting mixing of writing and comics and reflection. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to chat with you some in church tomorrow. Jared Hey Marc,
I just discovered your blog, I’d love to subscribe. Such an interesting mixing of writing and comics and reflection. Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to chat with you some in church tomorrow.

Jared

]]> By: Marc http://bugskippy.com/2008/12/09/encouraging-the-artist-not-just-feeding-his-ego/comment-page-1/#comment-590 Marc Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:00:42 +0000 http://bugskippy.com/?p=680#comment-590 You're very welcome, Bryan, and thanks for your insight. It's awesome being associated with you guys, at the very least for a sense of belonging. You’re very welcome, Bryan, and thanks for your insight. It’s awesome being associated with you guys, at the very least for a sense of belonging.

]]> By: Bryan Barnacle http://bugskippy.com/2008/12/09/encouraging-the-artist-not-just-feeding-his-ego/comment-page-1/#comment-583 Bryan Barnacle Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:39:41 +0000 http://bugskippy.com/?p=680#comment-583 Marc.....I ran across this last night and I wanted to respond. Yeah......capital "A" artists is a term that I would like to avoid as well. I appreciate the way that you articulated the frustrations that come with the "artist" label. I've loved and hated the word as well. I'm glad that you were encouraged. I was as well. And I was excited about the creativity of others. To answer the questions......I am encouraged when I see other people who have difficult struggles to overcome, but STILL show up to "work" and continue with their craft. Constant praise is a tricky thing. It makes one want to continue, but too much of it is like eating syrup for every meal. Who would really tell me if something was sub-par? I know that everything that I touch doesn't turn to gold...far from it. I suppose sincere support and encouragement from a close friend goes farthest. So "constant" praise is more of a hinderance to me, but seeing others work through a process of creativity gives me the strength (and sometimes inspiration) to continue my own course. I think I answered the prompt. Anyhoo....thanks for writing it. I'll catch you later. B Marc…..I ran across this last night and I wanted to respond. Yeah……capital “A” artists is a term that I would like to avoid as well. I appreciate the way that you articulated the frustrations that come with the “artist” label. I’ve loved and hated the word as well. I’m glad that you were encouraged. I was as well. And I was excited about the creativity of others. To answer the questions……I am encouraged when I see other people who have difficult struggles to overcome, but STILL show up to “work” and continue with their craft. Constant praise is a tricky thing. It makes one want to continue, but too much of it is like eating syrup for every meal. Who would really tell me if something was sub-par? I know that everything that I touch doesn’t turn to gold…far from it. I suppose sincere support and encouragement from a close friend goes farthest. So “constant” praise is more of a hinderance to me, but seeing others work through a process of creativity gives me the strength (and sometimes inspiration) to continue my own course.

I think I answered the prompt. Anyhoo….thanks for writing it. I’ll catch you later.

B

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