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This is part two of a blog series relating to the 78th Street Studios in Cleveland. It's a repurposed warehouse building, home to dozens of art studios and galleries. They have a "Third Friday" open house every month, and if you live in the area, or are visiting, you should go. It's a labyrinth of art, food and music. As an artist, the art available there is consistently stunning.

I feel that Cleveland is on the cusp of a renaissance. Meeting Hilary and Mark was a singular privilege. I wish them well. They represent the courage, commitment and love for art and the artist that fuels the creative spirit.

There were two reasons I visited these studios on the "Third Friday Art Walk", which draws a large crowd of people to view and buy local art. One was to connect with some artists that were showing there, (I bought some), just to shoot the breeze and appreciate each other. The other was a show being presented at Hedge Gallery there-the work of Mark Howard.

When art jurors or art critics reflect on what they look for in a particular piece, they usually say that the first thing they look for is quality. Well, what exactly does that mean, as it relates to works of art?

At this writing it is June 15th, 2023. I find myself reviewing the events that have occurred since launching "Gregory Alan Art, LLC". As I have many times, I also find myself trying to define what "success" means for the artist.