Thread: Totem Pole Carver Jack W Burgess

Originally Posted by Jack W Burgess

Jack Burgess is in the process of carving
Even though I am an accomplished carver,

This looks great Jack w Burgess
...and welcome to the forum....
(if I were to offer a little advice ....speaking in the 3rd person makes it sound a little like a post by your publicist...rather than a general chat by yourself...)
I really like what you are making...there is a great strength to your work..and your technique is excellent...
welcome ...and look forward to having your input into this forum...
cheers underfoot

Thank you ‘underfoot’ for the reply and advice. I understand what you are saying. I will always reply to any artist or commenter in the 1st person. I have been trying to learn and develop self-publishing on the web. Hopefully by interacting with artisans, craftspeople and others to promote the business side as well as promote camaraderie with fellow carvers, artists and those interested self-publication.

My artistic career has taken me down many paths while trying to earn a living doing what I love. Teaching, galleries, shows, installations, artist groups, workshops, commissions and all manner of interaction are useful experiences.

Learning the intricacies of web interaction and promotion is a new venture. The more we as artist and individuals open ourselves to being seen, the more time spent responding to the attention we generate. It can be a two edged sword trying to work and promote. For me, creating a balance is a ‘process’ no different than art is a ‘process’. Learning about each community, whether a physical place, country or web affiliation is different and every venue has its establishment, creators, leaders etc.
Your work, conveys to me an immensely visual and intricate view of nature and humanity and I value having your input. Thanks again.