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Sometimes people, even well-meaning people, say just the wrong thing to artists and crafters, especially at shows and festivals. So we asked our Facebook followers to tell us the top things not to say to an artist or crafter, and we got some great responses!

10 Things Not to Say to an Artist or Craftsman:

1. “I’ll just get my friend to make me one of those.”
2. “You know what you should make…”
3. “Do I get a price break if I buy two?”
4. “I can make that myself.”
5. “Why does it cost so much?”
6. “How do you make this?”
7. “Will you donate your artwork to our event? We can’t pay you, but it will be great exposure.”
8. “My nine-year-old makes this kind of stuff too.”
9. “Kids, this is what happens if you don’t go to college.”
10. “I can buy that at Walmart for $3.99.”

I want to thank all those who contributed with your feedback. We hope all of you have a great day doing, you know, whatever artists and craftsmen do with all their time…

Art encompasses a lot of different trades, techniques, and tools. The entire history of the human race has involved art in some way or another. From cave drawings, hieroglyphics, paintings, sculptures and writing of long gone geniuses worth millions of dollars to modern day artists, writers, crafters, and other creative people, art, for some people, is more than just a way to enjoy life. For some people, art IS life. These people have a lot to say about imagination, creativity, and, of course, art as demonstrated by the following 10 quotes:

1. “The painter has the universe in his mind and hands.” - Leonardo da Vinci
2. “Everything you can imagine is real.” - Pablo Picasso
3. “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” - Bob Ross
4. “A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” Salvador Dali
5. “In the haunted house of life, art is the only stair that doesn’t creak.” - Tom Robbins
6. “Self-consciousness is the enemy of all art, be it acting, writing, painting, or living itself, which is the greatest art of all.” - Ray Bradbury
7. “All worthy work is open to interpretations the author did not intend. Art isn’t your pet - it’s your kid. It grows up and talks back to you.” - Joss Whedon
8. “It is through art, and through art only, that we can realize our perfection.” - Oscar Wilde
9. “I just do art because I’m ugly and there’s nothing else for me to do.” - Andy Warhol
10. “Make good art.” - Neil Gaiman

Have other quotes from artists and other creative people you want to share? Want to discuss some of the quotes mentioned in the post? Please comment below.