The other day I ask the question " Is there a respect for ART & Artists"......As I promise....... After reading some of your opinions my friends...I can say that I can take ALL Comments and make it into the subject of world respect of artists for artists.Perhaps the answer is found in All comments together to show different sides of Respect to ART & Artists from different people,artists.Perhaps this is the BEAUTY Of comments in AW..You get all points of view to a whole review.Some can see more...others less..I guess...together is the ANSWER. Well..I'll tell you what I think and also answer few of the comments I read ,while posting first this question.Respect can be a very serious talk from all directions. Respect come from your inside.It is you as a person ,or as an artist that first of all must respect and believe in yourself in your work ,in your ART...You must believe in what you do,since it must be suitable for you first to live with...With the knowing that not always this can be done and sometimes there are professional or financial considerations ,or compromises. Personally ,I REALLY try to be True to my own artistic needs. I can tell about artists in Israel...but I think its in some ways similar to other parts of the world...perhaps not everywhere... Here some people will respect art and artists highly...others,will think an art is not profession ,but maybe an hobby...and I think this is not only in Israel. Some people will admire,love my art..these people are close people like some members of my family,friends...but also MANY others,visitors of my ART...Usually people are very impressed with my ART.- That does not mean that ALL Those that are so impressed always ,also respect the fact that this is my choice of life.There are ALL Kinds of people here in Israel,but ALL Around the world as well...and the difference between people's ability to respect is different. Many people will ask about if it makes money enough,which to my own point of view its a private and not respectable question ...I mean I don't think any artist should give anyone a report,if his/her business as artist bring money enough to live from.And this is a question that,I was asked by A LOT of people,does not even know me...OK..Those who might ask...are VERY IMPRESSED By the ART,Itself...but then,they must know how much money it will bring me at the end of the month.I don't think anyone should come inside my pockets...Definitely no one,who is stranger to me...Then there are those who think ART,Is the most EASY Profession "You can do what you want,when you want to do it..."..and I'll ask IS IT REALLY...?... ...Those who will say such things...probably never really try to do ART...Because to me,its not EASY...Its my choice of life...I enjoy doing it,I usually have satisfaction from what I do...but it's not easy from several reasons.... There are times in my life,in which I work 7 days a week...many hours...ok..not always...some of my works goes easily,but many of them..I really work HARD,At least me...Those who think art is easy...simply don't appreciate the amount of work and thinking in some of my works.I think ART,Is taking a lot of inside energy,more then other professions. Some people really has RESPECT And appreciation to ART And artists,thats for sure,I'm blessed to know some of them,some REALLY Support everything that I do...admire and LOVE My art..and its more then important to any artist. And..this is only part of the issue. Israel try in some ways to help artists...not enough,because Israel is really a poor country,so the budget will go usually to security or other important issues . In my home town,the cultural department try to make at least once a year a great event for artists...and they really think of more possibilities of what to do in future. If we look at AW...We can see this also here...some artists will respect more and others less.I think this is the place to show respect to ART,In all levels,all medias.I try my best to respect other artists. The most important...RESPECT YOURSELF !!! Try to build yourself,your name.. BELIEVE In what you do ALWAYS..Then things will happen for you..for your development as a person and artist...and the respect is yours. Earn your respect from your work and your own appreciation of yourself,your development as an artist. RESPECT OTHERS AS WELL...!!...Expect YOURSELF to respect others,the same as YOU yourself expect OTHERS to respect you...!! Thanks for reading, Wishing you all to be respectable always,NIRA.
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M Smith 25 Jun 2011
AMAZING!Steven Torrisi 20 May 2007
I think the floral shot suggests what you said about respect which I wholeheartedly agree with. Different forms of the same piece life respect what the other parts do in order for the whole to survive but no one part wants the other to determine or define its course in life.Penny Myers 18 May 2007
The life and veins of life. Wonderfully done.Lucia Stewart 17 May 2007
Fantastic and awesome piece Nira!!!!!!Carrie Ann Watson 17 May 2007
Wonderful words, Nira! I agree with you! But the income issue really shouldn't be. You need to love what you do. This is what draws us into art as a profession in the first place, isn't it? Otherwise we'd have a day job at the corner market. I realize there are people who will love the art I do, and there will be people who don't. People who will respect the fact that I'm an artist and others who don't. But I really don't care what any of them believe. It is my profession, for me! I am happy with what I'm doing and that is all that matters to me!!! This is a beautiful photo Nira! And I, for one, believe your art is magnificent! :)Ruth Kauffman 16 May 2007
Lovely macro and wonderful text, Nira!!!geoff cooper 16 May 2007
nice picture..I just enjoy what I see..getting too deep for me.Denny Gholson 16 May 2007
Respect is the Key, Dazzeling Shot Nira ! SuperJoke Schotting 16 May 2007
I love what you wrote dear Nira gorgeous flower!!!!!Les Jobes 16 May 2007
Maybe respect is not just something that is innate; respect must be earned. The Greeks provide an excellent example of this. Their gods, kings, and best warriors were the most respected "beings" in the civilization. *The gods earned respect through a system of fear and reward as the temples preached. The kings earned respect through their knowledge and the way they ruled their people whether through fear or intellect. The warriors on the other hand earned their respect through battlethe enemys fear of these warriors was what gave them the respect of the warriors own people.* The stories of the warriors or heroes as some were called show how this respect was earned. Respect is something you have certainly 'earned' my dear friend! You work hard on all your artwork.. as do all of the artist on AW I am certain!! Your writeup is true {{{HUGS}}}. And the macro you have taken of this gorgeous flower... I know they are not easy to take.. your hands have to be soo steady, the lighting just right, the angle perfect, the composition perfect, everything just right before you can even think about clicking the camera.. and even then, it can take several hundred shot to get the one you want!! This is an EXCELLENT photo my friend. :o)Christine brand 16 May 2007
yes, Nira! You a totally right and true. this is a lovely eye catching bloom to generate attention for your thoughts. I will try my best to learn from your words and from all artists of the world unless I see something very perverse in their work. May the Creator of all things lovely bless you, my heart is with you Sister. I pray that you are well and happy and all the family. Thinking of You. Sinseerly CBAlberto D'Assumpcao 16 May 2007
Thank you very much for your wonderful text, Nira! Walt Disney says: "... if you have anything good to say, it's preferible to say nothing!..." we never know how much difficult was to an artist to do his work, and that respect is absolutely essencial!!! good or bad, he had the courage to express his hinner, and we must admire that particularly moment of creation!... and your image is simply magnificent, my dear!!!Anonymous Guest 16 May 2007
I'll read this better when I'll be back to Israel..........Meanwhile magnificent flower, love this. "Respect me , and I will respect you X2 " - Like you believe, Nira I suppose :) ..........Brilliant shot, perfect !!! I miss you, RonitThom Roslan 16 May 2007
Totally kOOl........Both Pix & Words! "R E S P E C T......Find out what IT means to me !".......as Aretha Franklin stated so well !!!Lili Segal 15 May 2007
Stunning floral shot, Nira! Outstandning macro and beautiful colours! Have a wonderful creative day! WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, LiliLoredana 15 May 2007
AWESOME WORK NIRAbert cortes 15 May 2007
Great work, NiraEmily Reed 15 May 2007
WELL DONE AND BEAUTIFUL!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 15 May 2007
Beautiful macro photo,Stunning!!!I Thank God for You and respect you my Dear Friend and your Talents in the Artworld!!!You are a Professional Artist who displays Great Multi-Talent in your Stunning Portfolio!!!Hope you have a Beautiful Day!!!HugsXXXXX:)Reba McDonald 15 May 2007
Beatiful Nira. Very well said.jorge gallardo 15 May 2007
Nice close up, and perfect complimentary colors Nira! Nice post about being true to your self Nira. I admire you for being your wonderful self! Keep up the great work!Janet Gioffre Harrington 15 May 2007
I feel the same about so many of the things you wrote. Thanks for asking the ?, and allowing everyone to comment on it, and then INVITING US INTO YOUR HEAD, and life. (The ability to see the webbing between the stamens in this flower is phnominal, Nira!)jamie winter 15 May 2007
Nira so elegant and peaceful in color and its own design. excellent wowowowowowow I love what you wrote.geri pratt 15 May 2007
Wow Nira, you said a mouthful! I hope that always we show respect to one another on this site and in our daily lives. I certainly respect your talent and the work involved in creating your art. And also your insight as well. Thank you for sharing.