Forest Light Artist:Magunta Dayakar |
”I will devote my life to paintings. One day I will become a great artist. ’’ he said with confidence.
” Once you become a great artist…what you will do after that? ” I asked him.
” I will earn lots of money by selling my paintings. ”
” After that….? ”
He became confused.
Again I asked him…” You can sell your paintings, if you are known as a great artist. So it is the money you can earn by becoming a great artist.” I paused for one moment then I asked him
” …why don’t you try to earn money instead of becoming a great artist to earn money. I think earning money is easier than becoming a great artist…..’’
(Excerpt from my book..’ Everyday Experiences of a Struggling Artist)