[Aquanet] June Theme

[Roy Boston]

Hi Judy,

If you are an artist I don't think that you have any option - and Nita, 
I strongly agree with Pat!

Roy

ezrider1je at comcast.net wrote:
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> Hello Everyone,
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> All of the entries for the June Theme are terrific.  I am busily 
> working away on mine.  A close-up is something I would never have 
> chosen to do on my own but I am loving the challenge.  That is what I 
> like so much about these monthly themes.  They push one to try 
> something that otherwise wouldn't get done.  It's fun!
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> I had an interesting discussion with a friend who is an award winning 
> photographer.  His work is beautiful!  Recently, he started playing 
> around with photoshop, manipulating his photos in various ways.  His 
> wife, and some of the buyers of his work are not loving his new 
> approach and he asked for my opinion about experimentation versus 
> tried and true work.  Well, I haven't really sold enough work to have 
> a client base that might not like my new work but when I do try 
> different techniques, friends and relatives are quick to state their 
> opinions.  Still, the need to be creative and experiment is there and 
> needs to be fulfilled. 
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> I advised him to play and enjoy being excited by the new 
> possibilities.  He could do that and still take the photographs that 
> have been his mainstay.  He seemed relieved to be given permission to 
> have fun!
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> Have any of you dealt with the dilemma of doing work that you know 
> will sell versus throwing caution to the winds and venturing out of 
> that safe zone?
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> I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on this issue.
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> Regards,
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> Judy Silver
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