31 October 2012

corner view

corner view :: am i an artist?




I've recently had a discussion on this very topic with a good friend who has clear ideas of what constitutes art. I happen to think that for most of us creative expression is far too personal to apply other people's constructs to it. I acknowledge that there is an accepted and learned technique or method, but I don't think art stops there...nor do writing or composing or gardening, for that matter. We can learn from the masters, but we do not each have to be a master to be considered an artist. Of course with those thoughts goes the notion that no art will engage all people. And how boring life would be if it did!

So, yes! Yes I am an artist! The middle carving is my latest little creative expression. Happy Halloween!
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14 comments:

  1. Suzanne -- I inadvertently deleted your comment. I did get a chance to read it first. Thank you!
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  2. I totally agree! Your creation is perfect! Happy Halloween!

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  3. i love your halloween carving art!

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  4. cuteness! definitely art!

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  5. As far as I'm concerned, art is freedom to express yourself, whatsoever. Happy Halloween

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  6. Great summation of an artist---made me feel better. I am still not sure if or what I will post for this, but I do agree with you.
    Love the pumpkins---right amount of dark and light!:>)

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  7. Now that is clever!! Fabulous Halloween art :-)

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  8. Happy Halloween! Your pumpkins look great!

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  9. that's a nice scary halloween art!
    did you make soup from the inside?

    happy halloween!

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  10. I agree with what you said. And your pumpkin is awesome. You got a little modern art goin' on there. I would vote for it in a contest :)

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  11. I do agree with you and these are wonderful pieces of art. Happy Halloween!

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  12. I would like to such pumpkins in my neighborhood!

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  13. And what timely art! Happy Halloween!

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  14. Great one! Modern and artistic Halloween!

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