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art: What constitutes art? That may depend on the individual that you are asking! - 08/07/10 08:37 AM
 
I had a serious discussion with a New York artist yesterday about art in general and photography in particular. It was a philosophical expounding on the definition of the word “art.”
And as I presented my views, an as he countered, I came to realize that art and creativity as a concept is unique to the individual, and that every artist has her or her own vision of what actually constitutes good art.
Some of the most famous artists in history are those that ignored convention and conformity and plunged into the unknown.
Perhaps the only physical measure of quality … (21 comments)

art: The rationalization of the creative process. Is giving in to commercial concerns selling out? - 08/24/09 07:19 AM
The debate about the reasons that one creates is as passionate as the reasons that one chooses a spouse. Everyone expects to get something different in return for their efforts!
But in a world of instant information dissemination, the balance between art and function is usually tipped one way or the other. And it's up to the creator of the work to decide the manner in which their craft will evolve.
But true creativity is NOT the rehashing of readily available facts and figures. While academic treatises usually contain useful summaries of empirical data, they are rarely considered art and are … (18 comments)

art: The painting that started it all! Sometimes, a little magic goes a long way! - 10/27/08 05:23 PM
I have written before about my love for watercolor painting. It's a nice diversion and something I really enjoy doing. Although I don't get a chance to do it as often as I like, I enjoy the rare opportunities for creativity when inspiration strikes.
But I never got serious about it until I did the painting depicted in this article. No, I was not a child at the time, but a twenty-five year old man. I did not have expensive artist materials, just plain paper and those inexpensive watercolors in the little tray.
But I wanted to depict a simple impression … (34 comments)

 
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