Artist Reply: That's one thing I learned pretty early about doing anything that's personal and coming from a place much too deep for others to see. Do not in any way internalize the words of others and for heaven's sake never take advice from anyone---from your best friend or a curator at a so-called prestigious gallery or museum. So to be a certain type of 'artist' one must be incredibly resilient and stubborn. A little talent is a plus too but, in these times, probably optional. Ha. I'm probably going to begin painting and assembling the new 3D piece tomorrow. It keep fussing with tiny details. Silly me. :)