tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post72687068299367488..comments2023-12-02T09:44:58.025+11:00Comments on Jacksarge Painting: Hobby, Therapy, Focus, But Not a BusinessJacksarge Paintinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859137774361915594noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-36759351464641149432017-05-27T10:08:01.396+10:002017-05-27T10:08:01.396+10:00Thanks Alan :-)Thanks Alan :-)Jacksarge Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859137774361915594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-43985059694796709292017-05-27T08:22:04.373+10:002017-05-27T08:22:04.373+10:00I could never paint quickly enough to do commissio...I could never paint quickly enough to do commissions, a handful of bits and bobs for friends and once doing some extras after an ebay sale is about my limit! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. You can never underestimate the good that hobbies do; for me it's some quiet time to unwind and switch off and there have been times that's been absolutely essential. Long may it grant you 'joy and forgetfulness'!Alan Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01373566207194936501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-14703727784333553332017-05-16T09:14:31.861+10:002017-05-16T09:14:31.861+10:00Thanks Dai :-)Thanks Dai :-)Jacksarge Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859137774361915594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-76455368729039852262017-05-16T03:06:28.242+10:002017-05-16T03:06:28.242+10:00Allo John,
I know I’m a relative newcomer around...Allo John, <br /><br />I know I’m a relative newcomer around here but I think I understand your situation to a certain extent and can relate some myself. <br /><br />Commissions just sap my will to paint, as what was at one time a hobby done out for pleasure/fun, becomes a responsibility with a client expecting a level of swiftness and speed-of-work. The money isn’t worth it (Funny considering when I went to Art School in the 90’s my lecturer told me we should be charging a minimum of 8 quid an hour – inflation…), and my health takes a real toll being stuck at my hobby desk for such prolonged periods of time. <br /><br />These days I paint for me and for gifting ideas for friends and family only. Keeps me enthused by my hobby and I can work at whichever pace I wish, or that my health allows.<br /><br />Keep up the good work sir. <br /><br />- Dai<br /><br /><br />Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978439841611727387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-49953247739726830732017-05-12T16:01:59.745+10:002017-05-12T16:01:59.745+10:00Grazie CarlosGrazie CarlosJacksarge Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859137774361915594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-22068037655605774242017-05-12T15:31:05.559+10:002017-05-12T15:31:05.559+10:00Dear John, i don't know you. Very often i visi...Dear John, i don't know you. Very often i visited your blog and i followed your post and very nice paiting job.<br />you have wrote wonderful words . With friendfully i'm close to you. all the best, ciao from Italy. CarloAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882310740135058545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-74150492741763804372017-05-11T19:32:21.637+10:002017-05-11T19:32:21.637+10:00Thanks Stiubhart, glad you enjoy what I do. Aye, w...Thanks Stiubhart, glad you enjoy what I do. Aye, well, I guess I was feeling somewhat reflective - it happens from time to time :-)Jacksarge Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859137774361915594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-17077015295582322862017-05-11T17:27:55.376+10:002017-05-11T17:27:55.376+10:00A lovely reflective post, Jack. My hobby is my esc...A lovely reflective post, Jack. My hobby is my escape from the rat race which doesn't happen as much as it should. Your painting is always inspirational. Your moderns show a commitment to accuracy which frankly blows me away considering your admission. Your painting is always an inspiration. Stiùbharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14499451142285889917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-34317165979945936992017-05-11T09:25:51.432+10:002017-05-11T09:25:51.432+10:00Cheers Matt. Yeah, just a few thoughts. As long as...Cheers Matt. Yeah, just a few thoughts. As long as my body can handle it I will keep on painting. I try and keep up my MICBT too :-)Jacksarge Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859137774361915594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-31775009691222627582017-05-11T09:15:48.970+10:002017-05-11T09:15:48.970+10:00Thoughtful stuff ......and do love your style, I o...Thoughtful stuff ......and do love your style, I only paint for myself but it is my therapy way better than mindfulness.Matt Crumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06841790422716738842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-30554243399937966092017-05-11T09:01:58.109+10:002017-05-11T09:01:58.109+10:00Thanks Pete, much appreciated :-)Thanks Pete, much appreciated :-)Jacksarge Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859137774361915594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-739567810849282342017-05-11T02:07:46.395+10:002017-05-11T02:07:46.395+10:00Being able to paint for a little while even if it ...Being able to paint for a little while even if it is just half an hour has been very therapeutic to me over the years. Glad you have found similar help from it.<br /><br />Really surprised about your moderns admission- the skill and detail you put into them I thought came from some one who was really into the period. A testament to your painting skills really.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Pete.Pete.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06668389518826053090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-23771723250420450092017-05-10T22:12:36.545+10:002017-05-10T22:12:36.545+10:00Hehe, cheers Paul very kind of you :-)Hehe, cheers Paul very kind of you :-)Jacksarge Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859137774361915594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-31858307411913819672017-05-10T22:10:13.261+10:002017-05-10T22:10:13.261+10:00If you ever give up moderns the world will loose i...If you ever give up moderns the world will loose its finest artist. Beccashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742953626769861778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-51702639370788014682017-05-10T22:07:34.493+10:002017-05-10T22:07:34.493+10:00Thanks so much Rodger. I always think how very kin...Thanks so much Rodger. I always think how very kind it is of you & others to comment on my posts, I really do appreciate it.Jacksarge Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859137774361915594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-81555160821962547972017-05-10T22:04:59.370+10:002017-05-10T22:04:59.370+10:00Thanks Jeff, it was a pleasure working with you on...Thanks Jeff, it was a pleasure working with you on your project. :-)<br />Jacksarge Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859137774361915594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-89056231030522306792017-05-10T22:02:23.161+10:002017-05-10T22:02:23.161+10:00Great post John. I understand where you are coming...Great post John. I understand where you are coming from too. My eyes can't handle too much time painting and my hands certainly cramp up a fair bit. I try to do about a half hour most nights. I would just like to say thanks again for answering my questions and for the inspiration your blog has given me. Rodgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447816347472085277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-64107464693759666802017-05-10T21:07:10.427+10:002017-05-10T21:07:10.427+10:00Glad to hear that the hobby is good for you, been ...Glad to hear that the hobby is good for you, been trying to convince my wife of that for years!!! Still showing off the moderns you did, the club here is crazy over them. I'm one of those who would wait, totally worth it for the minis you put out!<br /><br />Jeff in the USAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583501634627370043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-250318931534836942017-05-10T20:48:41.440+10:002017-05-10T20:48:41.440+10:00Thanks Chris, I really appreciate your comments, v...Thanks Chris, I really appreciate your comments, very true.Jacksarge Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859137774361915594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-59732733311313372382017-05-10T20:45:41.688+10:002017-05-10T20:45:41.688+10:00To see the Hong Kong, China Sri Lanka chaps come i...To see the Hong Kong, China Sri Lanka chaps come into the hobby sort of killed off my ability to earn a bit from painting plus I was really to slow any way. But I agree the hourly rate isnt worth it but the therapy is. As God grants you more time spend it valuably doing stuff you love, family, friends, paint and game for yourself and then do the commission work. If they like your style they will wait. Got a mate that can't paint his own because of commission work and he has not played a mini game at the club in months. Always like your blog keep it up.chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13028920392149987916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-42951132053683785862017-05-10T20:00:24.236+10:002017-05-10T20:00:24.236+10:00Hi Ben. Feel free to get in touch mate. Not steppi...Hi Ben. Feel free to get in touch mate. Not stepping back as such, just making adjustments as I go along :-)<br />Looking forward to seeing what you had in mind. Take care, John.Jacksarge Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859137774361915594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162584379598890821.post-87254818460198239472017-05-10T19:45:01.523+10:002017-05-10T19:45:01.523+10:00I really understand your worries mate - I did a bi...I really understand your worries mate - I did a bit of commission work to supplement my income when I was at uni, and while I enjoy painting, the pace of the work and the low hourly rate did end up sapping some of my enthusiasm. I found that factoring in one for my own work, and for some gaming as well really helped. I really appreciate your taking commissions from me in the past, and hope you will be able to in the future, ( I was actually going to send you an email next week!) but understand if you're taking a step back as well. <br />Thanks for a thought provoking post. BenBen Fiene (Ansbachdragoner)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07179069100382179511noreply@blogger.com