artists’ haven

among the most fascinating figures you’ll ever hear or read about are artists. some of the most successful ones include picasso, michaelangelo, van gogh and da vinci — whose colorful lives and enduring art have continued to fascinate historians and art lovers long after they have died.

but for every successful artist who makes it big, there are hundreds of struggling, under-appreciated and undiscovered talents who toil on for years while the unsuspecting public remains oblivious to their work. some of the lucky ones will find fame and recognition during their lifetimes; others are “discovered” shortly before or after they have passed away. and there are a few who have already passed away and must still wait for decades or perhaps even longer to receive their due.

i shudder to think about the “undiscovered” ones — who knows how many stupendous works of art remain hidden in some attic, rotting away because nobody else has even seen or appreciated them for what they really are?

good thing there are sites like theartprojectonline, which is basically in the buy and sell art business. artists who wish to show their output to the world at large can sell their art pieces there (for a minimal fee). the site also promotes these artists by submitting their names in major search engines. in a way this gives artists a larger arena to show their work, making them less dependent on exhibitions and shows (which are basically local in scope). i suppose this is a less stressful way of showing your work — which is like baring a piece of your soul — because it eliminates the hassle of arranging a show and having to worry about how viewers and critics would react to your work (less personal).