I think that as I get older and have more experiences to draw on I can throw out the things that just don’t matter. Maybe that is what is drawing me to be more abstract. When I think that I lived many years longer than I will be living I want to make each action I do more meaningful. I am suddenly interested in a cleaner diet, better exercise regime and a more meaningful life. With my paintings I have a choice I can become a much better representational painter and that is a fine goal. Or I can do what I am attempting and that is to put marks and brush strokes down that are a visual delight without a message or a narration. What do you think?
Lets talk about Non-objective vs Objective Paintings Saturday, Aug 25 2007
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Dorit,
It depends whether you are painting as a hobby, as a spiritual experience or as a fine art artist. It is what you want out of the creative experience.
Barbara
Dorit,
Just wanted to let you know that I am out here, listening to the conversations and learning what I can …..
I am still in the “learning” phase, especially with mixing color, so simple things bring me pleasure in my painting …. I most often paint into a medium, and I am often pleasantly surprised to view my painting on the “day after” to discover a new look has emerged …..
Have a good weekend!
David
At the risk of sounding too “cosmic” I can’t imagine what life would be like if I didn’t paint or sculpt or whatever. I am still not sure why I do it, its just that I can’t not do it. If I go too long without being in my studio I get very cranky.
I guess one can say that I have a burning desire to create. Moving into non-objective areas, for me, is pushing the envelope, and as scary as it feels I find compelled to go that way. I’m afraid that I sound like I am full of my self but not at all, its not that I am this big shot artist, its just my little corner of Mississippi and I just do what I gotta do. I can’t wait for cooler weather and tourists coming to return to the square and do my fruits and veggies. I love that also, but I am more connected here, now.
I have stepped off my soap box, and good night. LOL
dorit