tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723148560393271598.post8572756153052733941..comments2024-03-29T02:07:36.270-07:00Comments on Thomas W Schaller: Are we artists only when we paint?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13334306522345699735noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723148560393271598.post-76656829235305843242015-01-18T15:27:33.865-08:002015-01-18T15:27:33.865-08:00I so agree.
I have been thinking a lot about some...I so agree.<br /><br />I have been thinking a lot about something you wrote a wee while ago about people not developing their own style but continuing through the years and decades to copy other's styles. And I've been watching and thinking about the differences between those who become artists with their own style and with those whom I've started to call copyists.<br /><br />Those who become artists in their own right are, to a greater or lesser extent, mindful, observant and continue to ask questions about how they can express what they see and feel within a particular composition. <br /><br />As a copyist my paintings were remarkably good. But as an artist my painting has appeared to deteriorate badly but its only because I am stepping way beyond my level of competency in what I'm trying to do. I am having to go back to get some more basics. What is the focus of my painting? What is the intention and feeling? How will I use tone, and all the other stuff which experienced artists know about?<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights. They are very helpful to me as I transition from copyist to artist.Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131993162783497068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8723148560393271598.post-42064856205762061642015-01-15T04:27:33.017-08:002015-01-15T04:27:33.017-08:00REALLY special!REALLY special!Sue Marrazzo Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119033602079882097noreply@blogger.com