The Art Lovers' Thread
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The Art Lovers' Thread
Starting this thread for those who are artistically inclined or just appreciate art in whatever form. My +1 (Vito) is a very talented natural artist. He's done mostly drawings but has recently taken some art classes and moved into painting. Right now he's finishing up a copy of a Van Gogh Impressionist piece. He's got several others in progress. I will post pics soon (I hope). In the meantime, let's hear about your artistic efforts and experiences!
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Being an only child I used to draw all the time to keep myself entertained. Art was something very special to me. What's so funny is it was the one class I was tossed out of in high school - I don't recall why. I've never had any formal training except a few How To Paint books.
I promised myself I would be painting all the time when I retired but I have not picked up a brush except to do one unfinished painting. I really need motivation but can't seem to find it. Although spending two days at the Ann Arbor Art Fair last weekend with over 1000 artist did help a little.
Here's an early painting my mother saved and framed that was done in 1964.
Here's one done twenty years later, 1984.
Here's a wildlife I did a couple ayears later.
For a while I was really into doing wildlife; gave
away a few that were better.
Finally, this is the last one I did in 1986.
I consider it my best to date. After that I
got really into restoring sports cars and
never picked up a brush again except for
one I started a couple years ago and never
finished.
[
Everything is ready to go but me. I seem to
have hit a wall and can't get over it. I know
I should be painting every day - at least
something. I've totally forgotten many of the
mixing tricks, etc. but who knows maybe its
like swimming and will come back.
I suggested Deb start this thread, maybe with
a push I can get my off my butt.
I promised myself I would be painting all the time when I retired but I have not picked up a brush except to do one unfinished painting. I really need motivation but can't seem to find it. Although spending two days at the Ann Arbor Art Fair last weekend with over 1000 artist did help a little.
Here's an early painting my mother saved and framed that was done in 1964.
Here's one done twenty years later, 1984.
Here's a wildlife I did a couple ayears later.
For a while I was really into doing wildlife; gave
away a few that were better.
Finally, this is the last one I did in 1986.
I consider it my best to date. After that I
got really into restoring sports cars and
never picked up a brush again except for
one I started a couple years ago and never
finished.
[
Everything is ready to go but me. I seem to
have hit a wall and can't get over it. I know
I should be painting every day - at least
something. I've totally forgotten many of the
mixing tricks, etc. but who knows maybe its
like swimming and will come back.
I suggested Deb start this thread, maybe with
a push I can get my off my butt.
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Very impressive, Dave. How I wish I had some creative ability. My recent attempt at "art" was painting some concrete stepping stones that already had a design on them. One of them looks like it was done by a six year old.
Looking forward to more pics from the creative folks we have around here.
Looking forward to more pics from the creative folks we have around here.
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I can see why...those are really good, Dave!! I'm going to get the +1 to post in this thread, too. Better to have input from the source. I doodle, but that's about it. I did do those paint-by-number things when I was little. Are those still around?
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Ah, but what is "art"?
Oh, never mind. We don't need this to degenerate into an all-night dorm-room debate. I have to say, though, that my own tastes don't quite match up with those of the cutting-edge, New York art scene crowd.
One of our favorite places in art-consumed Santa Fe was the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, both for her work there (which they rotate a lot) and for their special exhibits of related artists. Some of her simplest paintings -- the adobe walls with a shadow and some sky, for example -- are just captivating to me, for some odd reason. I guess it's the "less is more" phenomenon. HPH
Oh, never mind. We don't need this to degenerate into an all-night dorm-room debate. I have to say, though, that my own tastes don't quite match up with those of the cutting-edge, New York art scene crowd.
One of our favorite places in art-consumed Santa Fe was the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, both for her work there (which they rotate a lot) and for their special exhibits of related artists. Some of her simplest paintings -- the adobe walls with a shadow and some sky, for example -- are just captivating to me, for some odd reason. I guess it's the "less is more" phenomenon. HPH
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I'm particularly drawn to the Impressionists and still-life paintings. This one in my kitchen was painted by my late, dear Auntie. It's quite primitive, but I love it. Need to post a closeup.
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I don't know much, OK, I really know next to nothing, about art, but I can tell you If I don't know what I'm looking at, chances are I don't care for it.
Dave, that last work of yours is really great! I'd hang something like that in my house!
Dave, that last work of yours is really great! I'd hang something like that in my house!
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Originally Posted by Lainey8484,Jul 24 2007, 11:13 AM
Dave, that last work of yours is really great! I'd hang something like that in my house!
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Originally Posted by MsPerky,Jul 24 2007, 11:08 AM
I'm particularly drawn to the Impressionists and still-life paintings. This one in my kitchen was painted by my late, dear Auntie. It's quite primitive, but I love it. Need to post a closeup.
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Illustration is a part of art, however, art is much, much more than just illustration. Art can be something like a Christo wrap, an Ansel Adams photo, an amazing stage performance, a stunning opera, a creative/effective advertising campaign, a logo, a building, and so much more. In fact, for me, art is the starting point, the catalyst or inspiration that leads to a physical manifestation such as a painting. I see that intangible inspiration as more the art than I do the expression.
I have majored in "art" my entire life, my bachelors is a BFA as in Fine and Applied Art. I have worked in the Graphic Arts Industry my entire life since college.
I have majored in "art" my entire life, my bachelors is a BFA as in Fine and Applied Art. I have worked in the Graphic Arts Industry my entire life since college.