Artist's Essentials For Survival, Part 2

PERSISTENCE
If an idea feels right but doesn't seem to yield anything at first, keep working on it, keep shaping. If it is really good, it will declare itself.

WET ART
Avoid placing wet or porous works of art near fires, especially papier-mâché type work that has been accidentally submerged in water - it may explode when heated, producing dangerous flying fragments which could take out an eye if you are close to the fire.

COLD STUDIOS
If heat is lost rapidly - rewarm rapidly
If heat is lost slowly - rewarm slowly

STUDIO LAYOUT
Latrines must be downhill of studio and away from the water supply to avoid risk of seepage.

GALLERIES
Be suspicious of any gallery with no goodwill, or avaricious dealers present. It is likely to be regretted. Check eyes for soul which might indicate true prosperity. Always show art in intelligent rooms. In foolish circles, art without stewardship becomes dross: its company must be respected.

HOW TO RETAIN FUNDS
Avoid giving away too high a commission. Keep cool. Never lie. Be as much an admirer of them as they are of you.

FEAR NOTHING
You are an artist. As such, you must aim high.