tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post8163382532715764033..comments2024-03-14T00:19:45.060-07:00Comments on One Potato...Ten!: Scrooged and being EbenezerStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05385380660178435154noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-87978120709115458942011-12-23T10:14:43.550-08:002011-12-23T10:14:43.550-08:00Sorry to be late coming in on this discussion. I w...Sorry to be late coming in on this discussion. I was a fine arts major, and I studied art history as well, spent lots of time in museums and galleries, but I don't believe art has to appear in a gallery or museum to have credibility or value.<br /><br />I notice that same kind of thinking when writing for children is not considered serious, literary, or valued like writing for an adult audience. <br /><br />Just don't buy into it. Sometimes that the best way to combat the issue; refuse to accept the premise.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408845654668250300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-66077047705033907332011-12-22T16:25:41.603-08:002011-12-22T16:25:41.603-08:00I think you've already proven your peer wrong,...I think you've already proven your peer wrong, Lauren. Your art is "on display" in bookstores and libraries around the country (and probably the world). A lot of "truisms" from the past are becoming ancient history, as far as I can see, especially as they relate to art and artists. Good for you for remaining true to your vision while also living your life!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03718824058059794060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-56012236789697444302011-12-21T20:36:54.448-08:002011-12-21T20:36:54.448-08:00Picture books are often a child's first exposu...Picture books are often a child's first exposure to art. And if that is important enough to be treated seriously, I don't know what is. <br /><br />I would rather have my work displayed in a picture book than hanging in ANY art gallery, honest. And I wouldn't be surprised if someday they have an entire exhibit of your work at the Eric Carle Museum. <br /><br />With all your past, current, and forthcoming successes, I'd say you got the last laugh on this peer.David LaRochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146141298496287697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-26406079832860393922011-12-21T17:01:13.912-08:002011-12-21T17:01:13.912-08:00Lauren, I remember your show at Groveland Gallery ...Lauren, I remember your show at Groveland Gallery and thought that work was terrific. I also think your current work may have a longer life then some other contemporary art. People are going to be reading a book like Winter is the Warmest Season for a long time. I am glad that you found your path here.johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09674921059674712837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-8634733595379982392011-12-21T10:57:48.488-08:002011-12-21T10:57:48.488-08:00I believe that you are successful in more than you...I believe that you are successful in more than your art, in which you are very successful. You have a family and friends, and I believe that there is nothing more successful in life than that. Bah humbug to the naysayers!!Diane Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314603829439839092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339010711047634783.post-40238106616373298172011-12-21T09:17:46.319-08:002011-12-21T09:17:46.319-08:00How awful! You are an amazing artist.Sometimes I t...How awful! You are an amazing artist.Sometimes I think everyone thinks that way about publishing too: that you have to be in NYC to be serious about it. I'm so glad you live in the midwest AND are successful. It proves all those naysayers wrong.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05385380660178435154noreply@blogger.com