Comments on: on being an artist.

By: Eddie Bojorquez (Studio 512)

Eddie Bojorquez (Studio 512) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:09:19 +0000

Beautiful y stated, Susan. I agree with you 100%. As artists what you do and who you are so closely tied. Being vulnerable for clients and peers is scary – and even more rewarding. We are definitely in a fantastic industry and I’m honored to be in it with yourself and so many other good folks in our ‘community’.

By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:38:58 +0000

Wow thanks so much for posting that video. I really needed to hear that!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:48:41 +0000

I totally feel you on this post. It seems like every other day I wanna just hide under the covers. Thanks for the encouraging words :)

By: Jonatahn

Jonatahn — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:46:47 +0000

Susan I totally feel you here. It seems like every other day I want to bury myself under the covers and not come out. =P. Thanks for the encouragement!

By: manus

manus — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:41:50 +0000

hey susan, i think you nailed it on the dot. this is a common struggle for a lot of people.. me included.. still working at it.. thanks for the encouraging post.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:55:27 +0000

Wow, that was beautiful. Thank you for that. That explained everything in much better words then I always try to explain to people. The part about comparing yourself to others i sos true. What a booster upper. Thanks so much for that Susan!

By: mel

mel — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:39:54 +0000

I loved what you said and agree completely. It is scary to put yourself out there and to not compare, but that’s the only way to make your own style known. To make yourself known. I know I can’t please everyone with what I do, but I have to tell myself that life isn’t about doing things that other people will like–esp. if it’s not *you*. Thanks for your insight!

By: aprylhazle

aprylhazle — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:39:03 +0000

Your voice, your vision, your perspective is inspiring. You make me want to find my outlet, my voice. I can’t explain enough how absolutely amazing you are or how absolutely amazing your work is. Please blog more, I really miss you.

By: Kathy Carlisle

Kathy Carlisle — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:40:08 +0000

Thank you for this! Love the video…LOVE it! K

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:14:47 +0000

Beautifully written! You have a way with words and it’s what I needed to hear today. You are an amazing artist Susan, from the first moment I saw your portfolio. And through each of your images, we see a piece of you and your artistic soul. Thanks for sharing =)

By: Lynn Dao

Lynn Dao — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:40:08 +0000

Wow. That was incredibly inspiring, uplifting, thought-provoking, and emotional. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful video w/ us Susan! i’m gonna go pull a Stewart Smalley in my bathroom mirror now. =)

By: jennie

jennie — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:37:29 +0000

My comment got cut off!! :( Anyway, love you soulmate! xoxo

By: jennie

jennie — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:34:33 +0000

Sus, you’re the first friend I have that went for her dreams and was successful at it — I always tell people this when I’m talking about you and showing them your photography — and it shows not only through your work, but also through your life and beautiful soul. :) Love you always! And you know I am always forever super proud of you and what you have accomplished as an artist. Totally agree with you on what you feel about expressing your feelings through you art. I think that’s why I am always doing other artistic things on the side besides my regular web design day job. Hehe.

By: Kellie Kano

Kellie Kano — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:10:36 +0000

Such wise words, Susan. I booked a couple recently that told me to “do my thing” and that they put all their faith in my vision. There is nothing more exciting for us, as artists. Thanks for sharing… :)