61. If artists had to apply for a sales tax license, then in effect the state would have a right to deny it. 62. In a written statement, Pineda said he is depicting mermaids the way many artists have over the ages. 63. In contrast, studio artists have to hang tough. 64. In a way, the great artists of yore had it easier. 65. In fact, the artists have highly personal reasons for choosing particular processes. 66. In no way am I suggesting that these three artists have flawed characters. 67. In this country, artists have tax trouble even giving their work away to worthy causes. 68. It captures a particular moment and makes what these artists have done more undeniable and real to us, and maybe even to them. 69. It is not impossible to interpret a piece of music from the printed score alone, and often an artist has no choice. 70. It served as a reminder that there are certain qualities in each national tradition that only native artists will have. |