Art first....what do you think?

The art always comes first.  When you compromise the art everything else is sacrificed.  Personally I make art for me, myself and I and think about others as an afterthought.  If no one buys my work I want to be able to place my piece on the wall and have a sense of pride.  Everyone operates differently so tell me as an artist what comes first for you and why?

M.I.A.

I haven't been on top of my game lately.  At times I feel that my shot just isn't falling so it is time to get on the free throw line and concentrate.  My focus has been on the "100 Campaign", sales and marketing.  This art thing is 80% mental, which is why I have the sports references.  Micheal Jordan's will to win was all mental, not in his ability.  I am on a mission to channel that same energy into the daily activities in creating art.  In basketball some games are determined by one shot, a simple free throw.  We all have a specific style or technique and skill using certain mediums but the real art is in the business of selling and promoting your art.  I recently started a consulting service catered to those artists who are looking for assistance in understanding how you operate as a business entity, for more information go to (http://www.theartplan.org/).  I have taken a step back from the "100 Campaign" to concentrate on other issues surrounding my art.  Thanks for all the support near and far!