And, Ian, don't forget you're a GOOD editor - and you encourage other writers at all different stages of their careers. Fine editors don't grow on trees!!! Happy Christmas!
So, writer or artist, what's the point in it all? As an artist with a unique process of producing 'photo/Graphic' prints for over forty years, I can tell you that gradually more and more of my work finds its way into charity shops. So much for posterity. However, there are a couple of nut-cases who hunt for my work on e-bay and sometimes end up paying more than they would directly from me. I know, they told me. My books, I hope will survive me better but I write with my grandchildren in mind. On the back of my coffee-table book of words and images I have written, "A picture on the wall dwells always in the corner of your eye. A book will close to dwell quietly in the corner of your mind." Merry Christmas Ian, keep on pumping out the interesting thoughts.
And, Ian, don't forget you're a GOOD editor - and you encourage other writers at all different stages of their careers. Fine editors don't grow on trees!!! Happy Christmas!
Thank you, Zanna. I guess I do forget that sometimes and/or underplay the contribution it may make to others. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
So, writer or artist, what's the point in it all? As an artist with a unique process of producing 'photo/Graphic' prints for over forty years, I can tell you that gradually more and more of my work finds its way into charity shops. So much for posterity. However, there are a couple of nut-cases who hunt for my work on e-bay and sometimes end up paying more than they would directly from me. I know, they told me. My books, I hope will survive me better but I write with my grandchildren in mind. On the back of my coffee-table book of words and images I have written, "A picture on the wall dwells always in the corner of your eye. A book will close to dwell quietly in the corner of your mind." Merry Christmas Ian, keep on pumping out the interesting thoughts.
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback as ever Glyn. Merry Christmas to you and yours too.