Persistence - Russell Chatham - Ep 25

<p><a href="https://art2life.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://Art2Life.com</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">- On a typical day when I get frustrated with the progress in my art, I try to remember that it's always better to measure progress over many days. Or months. Or better yet, years. Struggle is always a part of art-making. What also helps me is thinking of those who have struggled WAY more than I ever will...but also pulled off making spectacular art.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When I get frustrated, I think of one artist in particular: Russell Chatham. I had the good fortune of interviewing him a few years ago before he passed. Russell’s realistic but imagined landscapes take my breath away. But that’s just part of the story. In fact, Russell's life...being given a paint box at 8 yrs old by his artist grandfather, eschewing the art world altogether, and then becoming one of the most sought after, high-priced landscape artists...is nothing short of extraordinary. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Russell was the poster child for finding his way as he went. His attitude and fortitude will inspire you to possibly take a bit more of your art and life into your own hands. It certainly inspired me.</span></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;">================================</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN…</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Exploring Russell’s background [2:28] </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The moment it all clicked for Russell [ 9:54]</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Russell’s art business and art-making process [19:15]</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Defining the authentic quality of Russell’s work and his path to success [32:26]</span></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;">================================</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">RESOURCES MENTIONED</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tom Wood (Artist):