'Style is the consequence of something being described in the way most appropriate to its content. It is not a hemline height or a gratuitous indicative flourish added to modify or embellish an image. Style is the by-product of saying what has to be said in the most appropriate way a maker can say it. Meaningful style emerges from the necessity of description. It is not a product of self-conscious selection.'
- Kit White, 101 Things to Learn in Art School.
Getting stuck, so back to basics. Brain storm of CONTENT for my next exhibition.
Painting with the sole aim to impress is time wasted. We should all paint for ourselves, then if we have done a good enough job others will appreciate.
ReplyDeleteIndeed Cro.
ReplyDeleteArtists must go with the feeling. No pussyfooting around referring to what other people may think or say, Pretty much what Monsieur Cro said.
ReplyDeleteWhy should an artist pay no heed to what others think?
ReplyDeleteI would like to paint for free, but I need to be paid for my work.
ReplyDeleteMost artists need a bread and butter line, however this could be prints of original work, which of course does take a purchaser's thoughts (and pocket) into account.
I always paint my best. I always paint with integrity. This is what I took Cro's statement to mean.