[Jewelry making - Article 01055] - Re: [Orchid] Salaries for Jewelry Designers

[Charles Vail]

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    Just a comment on Daniel Shirers thoughts on the "architect
    designer" customer. I've had simular experiences with these types of
    people. You know....the ones that think they know what they are
    doing because they are good in another profession. These customers
    often think they are competant to not only come up with an idea (
    which is o.k.)  but tell you how to execute it as well. Its kind of
    like going to your surgeon and telling him how to operate or telling
    your auto painter the best way to make your vehicle look new again. 

    As far as "true artists" not making a living off of their art until
    they die is concerned, that isn't always true. Andy Warhol comes to
    mind. Often, artists "sell out" in order to have a decent life and
    business isn't always the enemy of true art. I think those of us in
    the business of feeding our 

    families through our creativity constantly struggle with the whole
    issue of creativity and profitability. 

    How does this relate to the topic of saleries for jewelry designers?
    I'd say, most of us get just about exactly what we demand and our
    skills confirm.

charles

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