I'll take a look at some of the vids tomorrow for me, getting late here. As you know, most artist never make a lot of money when they are alive, a few may get some recognition for awhile, but it always seems short lived. I am sure the art patrons know who is in vogue today, who is yesterdays old news, and who might be up and coming, but as just a mere mortal, it is hard to find art that I like.

Andy Warhol was supposed to have been an in vogue real artist the darling of the art community, for me, I really did not like his art. I preferred Frank Frazetta and Escher.

There are people on Hive who's art I and photography I do like. One of the benefits that I see for artist and photographers is they can build a good following and get rewarded. It takes time, but the good art/photo's are going to shine and people will follow.

I wish people could see beyond looking for a single or couple of whale supporters for their work, and just concentrate on doing what they are good at and try to build a support base of ordinary small accounts, they would be better off. There really is room for all levels of skill on Hive, and there are communities to support the various levels, but the instant gratification of suddenly being seen by one big whale vote, and then no follow up the instant stardom fades and the * "overnight success"* becomes nothing but a one night stand.