Chronovore
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Rushing and pressure can be impediments to creativity and quality. So can having to pay bills but what is life without challenge? Finding the right balance and work flow can be a key to success.
People looking to commission knives need to understand that they are commissioning a custom knife. It's a special thing. They aren't just paying for the tool but for one man to make it and everything that goes into that process. Time is one of the necessary ingredients.
I do hope you continue to take commissions. It's a valuable service to the customer. There is also value as an artisan or craftsman. It forms the direction of your art and in doing so, it puts that art in a position to best serve a special need for the customer. This in turn gives your art a chance to provide utility and happiness over longer periods of time.
People looking to commission knives need to understand that they are commissioning a custom knife. It's a special thing. They aren't just paying for the tool but for one man to make it and everything that goes into that process. Time is one of the necessary ingredients.
I do hope you continue to take commissions. It's a valuable service to the customer. There is also value as an artisan or craftsman. It forms the direction of your art and in doing so, it puts that art in a position to best serve a special need for the customer. This in turn gives your art a chance to provide utility and happiness over longer periods of time.