There are a lot of artists now who have built great followings, are teaching nationally, getting the awards and recognition,but when you look at their work you wonder how. The fact is the larger art buying public will buy almost anything now, and the master marketers are reaping the benefits. Great art will always be great art, but there's a lot more art that has some appeal but is not great. That fact hasn't stood in the way of gaining recognition and commercial success if you've got the temperament to put yourself out there as an expert.