I’ve spent ten years working out what I want to say with my writing. So far, with my art, it’s about six. It’s a key point I have to learn; my frustration with my art is partly down to not having enough time with art. I’ve spent a lot of time reading, writing notes, and […]
Does art require a meaning?
In some circles like academia and teaching, there is an expectation, even a pressure, to have art imbibed with meaning. It’s not enough to make pretty pictures; there has to be a narrative. Art is made for different reasons and to convey different things; sometimes it’s ideas; other times, it offers up experiences. There is […]
My appreciation for street art
I have never looked much at street art, but some of what I see some I like. I enjoy it because it’s not the art of the establishment, the galleries, ateliers, museums and critics. There is a down to earth grittiness, like grunge fashion. It is rough loose, a realism, even when some have become […]
Why I like traditional art media
Digital art seems to be more accessible than traditional paint and brushes. There’sThere’s no need to buy and store all those supplies, and it’s easier to distribute the art: Digital art has a lot going for it. But for all that, I still prefer traditional media in creating my work. I feel it has something […]
Is Fan Art acceptable?
Fanart in the art community is controversial. While many people create art about films, TV characters they love, there’s an acknowledgement it’s copying other people’s ideas. Questions arise: ‘is this art?’ Is it plagiarism? Should we create fan art or art of our own? I find the controversy a little overplayed; I’ve never done much […]
Art and the Contra Jour Effect
I’ve been trying to pull together for some time why I like certain types of art. I enjoy fine art, but I also enjoy some illustration and graphic design because of its simplicity. For example, I like the expressiveness of a Jackson Pollock, but I also like Greek Vases, the works of Scot Flanders, more […]