I once asked a group of about 30 adults at a church small group if they would buy a $125 painting of a rose done by a professional artist at their church if they could get something similar mass produced in China for $25. Every person said they would buy the Chinese one because it was cheaper. Even when I made a case that buying from their fellow member sustained that family, they put the $100 difference as too much, and all chose the Chinese one.
At this point in life, I don't even get angry about it anymore.
My BFA Senior Seminar instructor, who escaped from the Nazis, said he was happy that people wanted to put something they found beautiful in their living space, whether it was from an artist or Hobby Lobby. I guess that's where I'm at.
My wife continues to this day to show off the journal you made for us. So, the joy persists. Thank you.
I once asked a group of about 30 adults at a church small group if they would buy a $125 painting of a rose done by a professional artist at their church if they could get something similar mass produced in China for $25. Every person said they would buy the Chinese one because it was cheaper. Even when I made a case that buying from their fellow member sustained that family, they put the $100 difference as too much, and all chose the Chinese one.
Sigh.
At this point in life, I don't even get angry about it anymore.
My BFA Senior Seminar instructor, who escaped from the Nazis, said he was happy that people wanted to put something they found beautiful in their living space, whether it was from an artist or Hobby Lobby. I guess that's where I'm at.