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Sarah Dale is an emerging Alexandria artist who uses upcycled materials to experiment with color and visual elements. Her 3D pieces bridge the gap from painting to sculpture where she focuses on trying to find her own voice using color and form. Learn more on her website or by following her on Twitter.
My first official rejection letter was an accolade — it marked the climax of a hard year spent launching my fine art practice. I felt so strongly about it that I posted my rejection letter on my blog for the world to see.
When I began working as a fine artist, I was an art director at an advertising agency by day, working on nights and weekends to reawaken the fine artist in me that had been tucked away. I had to start somewhere so I started with a blog. If I was serious about my journey I needed accountability. Together with my family I began Yates Family Artisans. Posting on the blog every week required me to consistently pursue my art — if I didn’t, what would I write about that week? Continue reading Sarah Dale: Accepting Rejection as a Challenge