tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post4549109359299639337..comments2023-06-14T04:33:24.111-04:00Comments on Fine Nature Art by Sharon Graves: When is art not art?Sharon L. Graveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-30150235824192310542012-10-03T21:22:10.439-04:002012-10-03T21:22:10.439-04:00Thanks so much Barb. I agree. We will keep doing...Thanks so much Barb. I agree. We will keep doing what we do and love. I just find it interesting that we as artists and others keep listening to "experts" tell us what art is. Sometimes it seems as though some of the "experts" opinions of what art is, belongs more in horror and porn than art. I love all the things you cited Barb, and I'm not a big abstract fan, but I love the colors, the layers, the movement. Thanks again Barb, for contributing. Sharon L. Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-87742368737927328922012-10-03T09:48:10.673-04:002012-10-03T09:48:10.673-04:00A tough subject isn't it? So many things are ...A tough subject isn't it? So many things are considered art. For myself it does need to stir something in me. A scene that touches me or a still life of objects I like, even an abstract of wonderful colors and texture though I am not a great fan of abstract art. If something is well painted I can really appreciate that, wonderful edges for example. I personally know a few artists that are very talented but choose to paint extremely weird subjects, an example is a painting with their head cut off?? I don't understand why you would waste your talent that way and does anyone buy that type art. Art is so subjective it can be frustrating as a traditional artist wondering what do people want??? Sorry that was long winded. We'll just keep doing what we love. Happy painting SharonBarbara Paskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236804963054766302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-18356432766254275942012-10-03T08:30:51.710-04:002012-10-03T08:30:51.710-04:00Thanks Effie. I'm glad to help you remember K...Thanks Effie. I'm glad to help you remember KY. I share with you the feelings of what art is or should do. I'm not certain why we accept the notion that because someone says it's art it is art. To me some things just aren't art. Sharon L. Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431667073464367767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5963651911800801225.post-17940972159481104932012-10-02T22:33:22.235-04:002012-10-02T22:33:22.235-04:00I have to agree that art to me is something that s...I have to agree that art to me is something that stirs within me inspiration and feeling beauty. It makes me think of happy times and events and brings peace to my inner soul. It is something that draws me to another level of appreciating the world around me. It does not always remove all pain but heightens my awareness to efforts to survive and exist. Hummmm did that make sense??? Art makes me think and learn. I love seeing the art work that you share. Thanks, it reminds me so much of the beauty of Kentucky!Effiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495834696535330616noreply@blogger.com