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Ten ways to make yourself miserable as an artist or craftsman: 1) Constantly compare yourself to other artists. 2) Talk to people about what you do and expect them to…
Ten ways to make yourself miserable as an artist or craftsman:
1) Constantly compare yourself to other artists.
2) Talk to people about what you do and expect them to get it.
3) Base your success on one piece, design or project.
4) Stay in your comfort zone.
5) Undervalue yourself, your experience or your knowledge
6) Allow finical return to be the most important indicator of your success.
7) Do only work that other people will like.
8) Allow others to dictate what you make.
9) Convince yourself that you will eventually get the time to do what you really want to do.
10) Set unachievable goals.
D.D.
David DeCristoforo possesses an extensive resume as designer/maker of fine furniture, high-end cabinetry and architectural woodwork. His experience in professional woodworking spans a period of 35 years. For the past 20 years David DeCristoforo Design has been located in Woodland, California. During this time David's shop has ranged in scope from a "full on" cabinet production shop with as many as 15 employees to a small fine furniture and custom millwork shop, working with his son, David RBJ, a highly skilled maker in his own right.