Hey Chuck,

I think I'm with you on the whole "keep creating," thing... It seems that that is when I'm the most happiest, and seems the same for you.
I've spent so much time focusing on the marketing thing (which is important), but somehow forgot what was really important....creating from the heart. I plan on going back to Metal Sculpture in the new year, but must finish up some pieces before x-mas.

Anyway, I'm happy for you...it's not easy to put ones self out there. I think you've done well on the pieces you create, and I know you'll find your audience.

Cheers,

Merry Christmas!

Jamie Santellano

Bummer on part 2 dude. Had family in town, no hall pass!!

Come see me, got something in the works you may work well with....

Hi Chuck,
I'm sorry that things didn't work out as you would have liked them to.I appreciate that you have the guts to discuss it openly.That takes quite the measure of man.I'm confident that this facet of your character will be an avenue to creative expression.Stick with it brother.
Frank

I think it's great that you're able to see the 'lesson to be learned' in your experience. Sorry it didn't work out the way your were hoping. Keep on keepen on and i'm sure you'll do great.
Paula
Guthrie, MN

Hi Chuck, sorry the second part of the show didn't turn out so well. I'm positive though that the returns from the show are a lot more than you realize. Not only did you learn a lot about showing your work and dealing with galleries, but you tested a market and got a lot of exposure, which is fantastic. Exposure is everything in this business and is like a long term investment. It doesn't seem like much at first, but it starts to really add up over time without you even realizing it. Keep at it because at that point, any time a sculpture job is proposed in the area, your name will always come up. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next.

Jake

Jake Balcom
Mettle Design
Lincoln, NE

Sorry it didnt work out the way you hoped Chuck. Just keep showing your work wherever you can. I've found that it can take a while for people to become accustomed to seeing a new artists work about the place before they start buying.
PERSIST.

Peter

Hey Chuck,

I think most of us has been there too. Listen to what the Artmetal people are saying, it WILL turn around. I did a outside show where it rained all day long and I only sold one piece and that was to another vender. About a month later someone called me and commisioned me for a piece that saw me at the rainy show. The show was bad but the exposer was great so just keep doing what you are doing and it will all work out in the end, just takes time.

Thanks,
Copperjoe

Can't never could do Nothing!

Hi Chuck,
Should I say I`m sorry for what happened to you or should I say I`m glad. When we say we`re sorry, well we mean to be supportive. If it`s for the better which I`m sure it will be so for you, then ironically I should say I`m glad and forget about being sorry. My God it`s all so relative! Your recent gallery experiences Chuck, are not uncommon you know.Hidding your sculpture behind the wine ... may appeared nasty,but if it`ll do you good then we may look at it differently. A friend of mine says there`s no such thing as being good or bad, it`s rather a matter of convinience. Of course most of us attend this sort of events with high expectations, and the higher they are, wham! it seems the harder we fall. It happens to me too, and to most artists I`d guess. There`ll always be a pleasing SOB willing to put our work behind some table. In all, keep going, do your thing, enjoy doing art, it will pay off when you least expected. Nelson.