Do you have any concern, about becoming a 'Bob Ross,' style artist? — universeness
"I am an artist, not a fax machine or a photographer. If you want a facsimile or a photograph of a pretty scene, then don't come to me. As an artist, it is my remit to anger you, to invoke an emotional response from you, to intrigue you, to frighten you, to challenge you, to inspire you, to make you hate me and love me in the same confused breath. Can you even understand what a true artist is?" — universeness
No, not that there's anything wrong with that. — praxis
The art world is certainly a fickle metric.He can remit however he likes, I don't care. I have a much simpler understanding of art. — praxis
Thanks, I appreciate that from a skilled artist such as yourself.Nice work, btw, and it is distinctive. — praxis
My goodness, those are delightful ! :smile: — jgill
Though you couldn't get that perspective in your painting by plein-air as you'd probably be in the water. — Nils Loc
Does such not make you angry? Do you see my annoyance at such, as just sour grapes on my part, or do you think that the abuse of the notion of art, that I think exists, and is caused by the rich, finding nefarious ways of 'investing' and inflating their wealth is 'acceptable?' — universeness
is 'oops!' but the answer I might offer (depending on who is asking,) is:Why is the girl in the middle 'oversized?' — universeness
I am still 'developing' my 'proportionality' and 'likeness' skills. — universeness
Photo-realistic painting is seen by many artists as pointless, based on, why not just take a photo or use digital production? — universeness
My current favorite painter is one of your countrymen. — praxis
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