693 – The Big Lie…
Because, you know, so few artists have ever heard the line about free art being such a great opportunity for exposure.
One of the great mysteries in life, however, is that more often than not, the people who tell artists this line, are the same ones that can actually afford to pay the artist.
They just choose not to.
But on the same hand though, it’s us artists types that are so desperate for that drug called “exposure” that even if one says “no”, there will be ten more artists standing in line willing to say “yes”.
And so the charade goes on and on and on…
I think R Stevens said it best, “Exposure? People die from exposure!”
Roy just got hosed big time.
Hmm.. a stretch because most sleazy CL ads are upfront about no pay before the face-2-face meet. Of course I’m quibbling, but my mantra is “NEVER work on spec”.
P.S. love the color touches lately
Yup, same thing goes for musicians. Vicious cycle out there.