Does this ever happen to you? Go you ever go through a stage where what you’re doing may be pretty to look at but you know it lacks real substance?
Here are some of my ‘easy on the eyes’ fluff paintings:
http://pics.livejournal.com/unmired/gallery/0003299t
(If you just have to see more details you can click on the images to enlarge them.)
Do you create your best work when you're in some kind of emotional pain? Under stress? Lonely? And does having a happy life equate to painting 'happy' paintings?
2007-10-17 16:13:49 · 8 answers · asked by Doc Watson 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
What I consider my 'fluff' is usually done when I'm gliding along feeling too good about life. Even when there is some message it still comes out looking like mild flutt. The 'Where's Jim' painting was a response to my hearing about Jim Henson dying.
2007-10-17 18:31:00 · update #1
Puppy, all of these are much eariler paintings, going back as much as ten years. The 'newest' one in this gallery is three years old. Right now I'm still working on the new portraits.
2007-10-17 19:30:48 · update #2
Some of my best artwork is created when Im under great amounts of stress or even when I am extremely upset. It helps me focus more on my art. Instead of being bored with a piece, I try to vent my frustration on my art which in turn allows me to give my piece well deserved attention. =)
2007-10-17 17:19:06 · answer #1 · answered by pcosenior 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am surprised & impressed, I tend to like art with a message, but then again I am a old hippy chick. I really don't know what emotion aides me in creating. I have been able to do some poetry "on demand" by placing myself in the emotion required, using a wondering &/or understanding of how I would feel if in that particular situation or feeling. Hmmmmm, does that make me a fake, I wonder!! I love your paintings, wish I had done them!
(((hug)))
2007-10-18 08:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shakespeare is your latest muse? You sure are busy. Shame there are no more portraits. You really got meaning into those without resorting to iconic reference.
Your painting skill can survive on it's own without you trying to make them billboards for the mind. Just don't try so hard. It looks like you are constructing a painting more than you are painting one. This gets in the way of a deeper meaning. Because you are so focused on the meaning it becomes almost superficial.
This sure sounds like I hate what you painted. Well I still like your style, I just see you are having a much harder time than when you made the portraits. They absolutely sparkled and I miss that in these.
2007-10-18 02:10:43 · answer #3 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Doc, those are beautiful! I think you should paint "fluff" more often. These paintings are vibrant and life affirming. Thank you for sharing.
I am a writer, and when I am in a "fluff" moment, I can be funny and witty in such a positive way. Your paintings will inspire me to write more in that vein. Thank you.
2007-10-18 08:51:01 · answer #4 · answered by NRPeace 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why but I do my very best work, when I am sick.
I cannot paint when I am sad or angry, though. I can't even go into my studio.
2007-10-20 21:58:51 · answer #5 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Doc, you're a fantastic artist! I love the 'Where's Jim' piece!
2007-10-18 09:49:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i like your perchance to dream and your other works are also good as well. I do my best create when i'm mad/angry/sad about something. When i'm in love or tend to create things that are not as good.
2007-10-18 01:18:21 · answer #7 · answered by butterfliez2002 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your GOOD! Andy Warholl can take a second seat now!
2007-10-18 00:33:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋