dorothy r. santos

Ah, nothing like a good comic to sum up a feeling, eh?

This morning, my girlfriend asked me what my intent was regarding this particular challenge, which made me think of what I want this to inevitably become. Originally, I was trying to imagine myself being contracted to write about art for an entire year (everyday). Of course, excluding the one liner posts (i.e., links to the Art Statement Generator 2000, etc.). Those, admittedly, are filler but can you blame me [insert cheeky grin here]? In any case, she brought up an excellent point about what is realistic. If I were an actual art writer, I probably wouldn’t be writing everyday (more like weekly, monthly, or on a quarterly basis). I, certainly, agree with her. I mean, let’s face it, I’m not going to publish something on a completely polished and esoteric EVERYDAY.

However, I can post something everyday that gives readers a glimpse into the person I am. The art writer I want to become as well as the thought process when it comes to looking and experiencing art.

I love the fact she’s worried about me putting extreme pressure on myself and I worry too because writing should come naturally and without restraint (well, maybe a little bit for good writing measure). No blood dripping involved. I read a lot of other art critics and writers and I notice that some of my favorites writers write much more sparingly about the deep stuff. Duly noted. January is almost up and after a month of doing this everyday, I can tell you that I will definitely push through 2011 and show as much dedication as I possibly can to my independent studies of Art (everyday).

Lastly and most importantly, if I haven’t thanked you, dear reader, I wanted to take the time to say thank you for witnessing my growth. Here’s hoping all this effort in 2011 will throw some amazing opportunities my way.

Yours truly,

E/IC Art Writer