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Wasson: Making a
living as an artist is difficult
UNION CITY, IN – “Making a living in art is difficult,” said Carol
Strock Wasson. “You have to travel a lot.” And she does. She takes part
in “plein air” (outdoor) events as well as studio work. Her art is sold
in Indianapolis, Ind., Muncie, Ind., Columbus, Denver, Col. and Ft.
Wayne, Ind. As a 30-year-veteran she felt she could probably support
herself with it.
“I supposed I could,” she said. “I’d have to charge more for my
paintings.” As it stands, her art pays for her trips and supplies…
“With enough left over to be taxed on,” she added.
So is pastel a little like chalk? She bristled a little at the question
but grinned. “Not even close,” she said. “Pastels are pure pigment held
together with binder. It’s the same pigment used in oil and water
color...
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