Lar rants about 'starving artists' and 'getting started'

[TheDrWeirdo]

That fez-hat looks like my smoking cap, albeit a little taller.

[charonbond]

I can see how this could go over to writers as well. Write until you get sick of it and until you have to do it. I like this. Thank you.

[hurdlebeast]

I LOVE THIS GUY. "If you can't make a living as an artist, you aren't doing it right". Absolutely true, and not just artists; although, it seems that the arts are more prone to people who want to be lazy and not put out the effort. Not because the arts are easier, but simply because they are more objective than, say, sciences. I agree with you, though, that no matter what your chosen field, ambition and dedication will trump any sense of entitlement someone might have.

[Madgharr]

Oh, the part with smurfs and furries killed me :-)

Your work on LFG is fantastic

sudden realization, you have the same eyeglasses as me

[xXNHMXx]

I took your advice and started my webcomic because it was an idea I loved and something I wanted to do. So in two weeks I made my website and started drawing my webcomic theres not a lot yet but I have been making issues for it

itsalldownhill.netthrilldesign­s. com

[bravo9653]

I'm working on my own online comic...Ive drawn up over 2000 draft pages i think I'm a Little obsessed.... but what really aggravates me is the fact that i don't have my cintiq yet. & when i finally get it I'm going to have to spend at least 2-4 month getting good with the thing, before i even think of posting my first comic.... I'm a freelance security guard so money isn't a issue... its just something i have to do...

[lailitheturk]

Thank you! Someone agrees with me on this! I find it a silly thing anyway. :)

[horrificmind]

<3 Angry Fez.

[Reyaar]

Lar reminds me of 3dog from Fallout 3.

[drb18dude]

I chuckled at how much you said 'do it'. Otherwise though, enjoyed listenning to this.

[reklin]

"Perfect practice makes perfect."

My old karate teacher used to say that all the time too. :)

[RogueSpear55]

Heh You said it Lar. Every art teacher at my university says "You better make what people WANT to see. Beauty is NOT in the eye of the beholder. You better make it pleasant to view and make it grab people's attention or else you are NOT going to make it. After you've done what others want you to do, then do what you want to do." Heck many of my art teachers are artists first and teaching is their supplemental income. Of course it coming from you and not a teacher is a bit refreshing :)

[reka10]

van gogh was a starving artist =\

[lardesouza]

@reka10 Van Gogh was a hard working artist who didn't whine about not getting an arts grant to support his work. He worked and painted his ass off and his brother did sell his work during his lifetime, albeit for small amounts. It's just that he sadly ended his life before his work achieved it's full recognition.

[reka10]

@lardesouza but he proves that starving artists do exists. though you make a good point. he did work hard for his paintings.

[lardesouza]

@reka10 My point was about the stereotype and artists who feel 'entitled' to the world giving them a living. I know many artists who I wish were rich and famous because I personally think highly of their talent. Some don't pursue that goal. Some haven't had a break yet. None of them feel entitled to handouts.

[reka10]

@lardesouza oh i suppose that makes sense. anyway great work on the comics.

[cyrexFFXI]

Awesome fez.

[Slackbot]

Lar, you make so much sense. I wish you could give this talk at Dragon*Con.

And now I finally get the "rocks!" gag in the anime con storyline in LICD. :)

[iENJOYpaintingSTUFF]

WOW! This video helps alot! 

[bgcorporation]

Thank you very much this has opened my eyes in many things.

[madsciiscrazy]

Why dont u get into education? Come back to sheridan XD Kids need to hear this.

[ddog1230]

Wow. Lar, you just made me fell a HELL of a lot better about being a musician. Because everything you said right there, ties in so perfectly. So, thank you. So much. And keep doin what you do, cause youre far beyond amazing at it.

Also, The beard and Fez hat, they work for you. Keep em. XD

[YoungMadas09]

Missed the stream but loved the rant lol.

[MrEasterband]

This is probably the first time I've heard Lar being angry/upset.

Lar's voice is so powerful and magical that it can go from smooth and sleep-enducing to angry and yelling at the drop of a hat. At the drop of another hat it can go back to smooth and sleep-enducing.

Great rant Lar.

[marcobucci]

This rocked, and somebody should auto-tune it.

[lardesouza]

@marcobucci BWAAAHAAAHAAAA!!

[LordBaruch]

"I do take life seriously but I don't take myself seriously." Words to live by.

[ChosenKaze]

Very true. Thanks for the Soap Box. :3 lol Smurfs and Furries. (Angry Fez is awesome) Also bringing a sketchbook to a wedding is amazing. More power to you Lar! <3

[MultiversalNomad]

Thanks for this, really. =)

[CorrettaSinger]

LOL..I loved the story about the guy at the dock...that made me chortle :D

[remdog1138]

Love the Angry Fez Hat!