Comments on: Do or die list for artists http://artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html a multi-disciplinary dialog Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:18:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Karl Zipser http://artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40849 Karl Zipser Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:25:45 +0000 http://www.artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40849 Jay, You have this delightfully annoying habit of writing comments that surpass in depth and style the posts they refer to. <em>The worst thing is a second or third rate product, to which you have attached undue personal importance and which will cause you heartache in the end.</em> In the past I used to paint over a picture many times, applying a new layer of white oil paint to obscure the second or third rate product underneath. The surface became interesting with time. Dan Bodner was inspired by these canvases. Before he begins a painting, he applies a thick layer of cream-colored oil paint with a plaster trowel. Jay,

You have this delightfully annoying habit of writing comments that surpass in depth and style the posts they refer to.

The worst thing is a second or third rate product, to which you have attached undue personal importance and which will cause you heartache in the end.

In the past I used to paint over a picture many times, applying a new layer of white oil paint to obscure the second or third rate product underneath. The surface became interesting with time. Dan Bodner was inspired by these canvases. Before he begins a painting, he applies a thick layer of cream-colored oil paint with a plaster trowel.

]]> By: Steve Durbin http://artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40503 Steve Durbin Mon, 08 Oct 2007 04:19:30 +0000 http://www.artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40503 Ah, now in the case of the waterfalls series, that felt like my own from the beginning, not that millions hadn't done their own versions before, and your lovely Flume after. I was thinking of the junkyard weathered paint and the horses, also subjects done before by many, but I drew inspiration from those I credited in my first posts on those projects (Tom Ferris and Kathe Lesage, respectively). I do feel I've moved beyond the initial influences, though that might not be obvious to everyone. And the work is still in progress. Ah, now in the case of the waterfalls series, that felt like my own from the beginning, not that millions hadn’t done their own versions before, and your lovely Flume after. I was thinking of the junkyard weathered paint and the horses, also subjects done before by many, but I drew inspiration from those I credited in my first posts on those projects (Tom Ferris and Kathe Lesage, respectively). I do feel I’ve moved beyond the initial influences, though that might not be obvious to everyone. And the work is still in progress.

]]> By: Jay http://artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40497 Jay Mon, 08 Oct 2007 02:51:51 +0000 http://www.artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40497 Steve: I sent you a picture of the Flume in the White Mountains. A thousand cameras had captured that scene this year alone. I still feel ownership of it. Steve:

I sent you a picture of the Flume in the White Mountains. A thousand cameras had captured that scene this year alone. I still feel ownership of it.

]]> By: Steve Durbin http://artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40409 Steve Durbin Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:29:52 +0000 http://www.artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40409 I'm glad it's OK to steal, I seem to do that all too often. Generally with a significant twist. And always on long-term projects that are all about developing my own approach as I go. I’m glad it’s OK to steal, I seem to do that all too often. Generally with a significant twist. And always on long-term projects that are all about developing my own approach as I go.

]]> By: birgit http://artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40404 birgit Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:33:51 +0000 http://www.artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40404 Carol, You inspire me. Carol,

You inspire me.

]]> By: Carol http://artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40397 Carol Sun, 07 Oct 2007 15:09:51 +0000 http://www.artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40397 So true. I have copied the list to keep and look at when feeling disheartened. I think that as long as you are happy and growing you are doing the right thing. So true. I have copied the list to keep and look at when feeling disheartened. I think that as long as you are happy and growing you are doing the right thing.

]]> By: Jay http://artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40387 Jay Sun, 07 Oct 2007 13:29:06 +0000 http://www.artandperception.com/2007/10/do-or-die-list-for-artists.html#comment-40387 Karl: This post is hot! In reference to another post, I would have to say that a key element in your audience is a hard critic and taskmaster who is constantly looking over your shoulder - even if only through your own eyes. This "person" must be obeyed, even when you are compelled to slash and burn and otherwise prevented from falling in love with your output. The worst thing is a second or third rate product, to which you have attached undue personal importance and which will cause you heartache in the end. I believe that an artist, known to be self-critical, makes it easier on his or her audience. Karl:

This post is hot!

In reference to another post, I would have to say that a key element in your audience is a hard critic and taskmaster who is constantly looking over your shoulder - even if only through your own eyes. This “person” must be obeyed, even when you are compelled to slash and burn and otherwise prevented from falling in love with your output. The worst thing is a second or third rate product, to which you have attached undue personal importance and which will cause you heartache in the end.

I believe that an artist, known to be self-critical, makes it easier on his or her audience.

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