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What's the difference between a major artist and a minor artist?


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Notoriety. People recognize and like the artists' work and are willing to pay for it. Appealing to the tastes and likes of the very wealthy can also be a plus when it comes to a supporting patron of the arts.

A major artist is not afraid to get their work into the public eye. Today artists have to be somewhat commercial to make a good living and survive in the art world. Once they get a "foot in the door" so to speak, they can branch out and do things they like to do in particular. There has to be a support system in place for the artist to simply survive (food, clothing, shelter) then a place to create and money for supplies for their work.

Many artists do have an attachment to their work. In pricing ones own art, I've been told, "You want this much money or do you still want to keep this piece?" The breaking point comes when the amount of money is worth more than the piece of art to the artist.

After that, it comes down to supply and demand. Once the artist establishes a "patron" (or fan) base and an appeal to "artsy" clientele, the amount of art produced can determine a price range.

But in the end, a major artist produces art work that speaks to the soul of the viewer. The work affects the psyche of the viewer and stirs the emotions. And besides all that it has an innate beauty and grace that appeals to a great number of people.

I am a great fan of museums and galleries. Can't afford any thing, but I still love to look - and dream. A beautiful piece of art can inspire us to be better people.