I had a talk with Van Gogh and a few other dead artists a few nights ago. No, they didn't talk to me in a conversation, but rather through their paintings. At the end, I concluded that as much as I want my paintings to have a contemporary look (appearance) to them, that the way I am hard wired would in the end win out. I can try to change, but I don't know how successful I will be. I guess the important thing is: have fun and enjoy painting, and second, it will be what it is. Some will like my paintings and some will not, and that is that.
I will post pics where I am in the process, and then when the pieces are finished. Katherine says that the viewer completes the work by the act of viewing the painting. We shall see.
You have a good weekend too, Fred. Funny, how you don't miss some things until they're gone, ain't it.
ReplyDeleteGood! It should arrive a lot faster than by post. We'll see the pictures next week then? Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI had a talk with Van Gogh and a few other dead artists a few nights ago. No, they didn't talk to me in a conversation, but rather through their paintings. At the end, I concluded that as much as I want my paintings to have a contemporary look (appearance) to them, that the way I am hard wired would in the end win out. I can try to change, but I don't know how successful I will be. I guess the important thing is: have fun and enjoy painting, and second, it will be what it is. Some will like my paintings and some will not, and that is that.
ReplyDeleteI will post pics where I am in the process, and then when the pieces are finished. Katherine says that the viewer completes the work by the act of viewing the painting. We shall see.