Persistence - Russell Chatham - Ep 25

https://Art2Life.com - On a typical day when I get frustrated with the progress in my art, I try to remember that it's always better to measure progress over many days. Or months. Or better yet, years. Struggle is always a part of art-making. What also helps me is thinking of those who have struggled WAY more than I ever will...but also pulled off making spectacular art. When I get frustrated, I think of one artist in particular: Russell Chatham. I had the good fortune of interviewing him a few years ago before he passed. Russell’s realistic but imagined landscapes take my breath away. But that’s just part of the story. In fact, Russell's life...being given a paint box at 8 yrs old by his artist grandfather, eschewing the art world altogether, and then becoming one of the most sought after, high-priced landscape artists...is nothing short of extraordinary.  Russell was the poster child for finding his way as he went. His attitude and fortitude will inspire you to possibly take a bit more of your art and life into your own hands. It certainly inspired me. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Exploring Russell’s background [2:28]  The moment it all clicked for Russell [ 9:54] Russell’s art business and art-making process [19:15] Defining the authentic quality of Russell’s work and his path to success [32:26] ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Tom Wood (Artist): https://www.tomwoodfineart.com  Daniel Smith (Art Supplies): https://danielsmith.com    ============================= CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON: Facebook: https://facebook.com/art2lifeworld/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art2life_world/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/art2life_world/ Join the Art2Life Artists' List and get the Sunday vlog here: https://art2life.lpages.co/sign-up-for-the-a2l-vlog/