tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post7193922868137278430..comments2024-01-28T02:33:20.498-06:00Comments on Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere: Working Artist Initiative::The Characteristics of an ArtistTesoriTrovatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-57538947456668563012010-10-27T10:21:24.304-05:002010-10-27T10:21:24.304-05:00I do believe we are all artistic, some just know h...I do believe we are all artistic, some just know how to cultivate it better than others.<br /><br />I do think there is a big difference between an artist and a crafter.JeannieKhttp://site.jkdjewelry.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-19155257481619856612010-10-27T06:55:12.422-05:002010-10-27T06:55:12.422-05:00It took a while for me to consider myself an artis...It took a while for me to consider myself an artist also, but I think the definition of artist needs to change to accomodate the world we live in now. I think the reason that artists in the past have gotten a reputation of being a little flighty and slightly crazy is that they were holed up in a studio while the rest of the world was going about their daily business. <br />Also, because the new artists rarely find patrons for their art, they have to go out into the world to market and share what they do. <br />I think the term artist is one that should apply to not only a person who has the gift, but does whatever they are capable of doing to develop it, even if it's only 2 or 3 hours a day.Marcie Abney Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578434608830556772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-16510454508391084802010-10-26T16:24:53.729-05:002010-10-26T16:24:53.729-05:00I think of myself as artistic but not an artist. ...I think of myself as artistic but not an artist. I strive to get there. I think I'll be there when I can look at my lampwork and go, "Yeah. That's the ticket." But I'm ok with that. Being artistic is cool!<br /><br />As for an artistic personality -- I do feel like I have traits of the stereotypical personality, with a fair dose of exceptions to the rule. I'm definitely not Jackson Pollack or Sylvia Plath, but I understand the path they took.<br /><br />I was not brought up to be creative. Not at ALL. So I suppose I believe that anyone can be artistic, given the right environment and nurturing. I can see that my seven year old son, given all the tools and opportunities, has an interesting artistic streak. Some people feel they don't have one, but then look at their homes -- they've decorated beautifully. So creativity can manifest itself in various ways.<br /><br />For me, the learning never ends, and perhaps I'll never call myself an artist because I'll never feel like I'm done. And I'm ok with that, too. I just want to have fun with what I'm doing and be respected for it.Pretty Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285473788765783338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-82771496025610561322010-10-26T08:32:27.095-05:002010-10-26T08:32:27.095-05:00My daughter's math tutor made a statement that...My daughter's math tutor made a statement that has stuck with me. When my daughter was asking why math comes so easy to some people he said, " Some people look at a tree and see numbers, they see groupings of two, three, four, leaves, or how many branches are attached to the trunk. Someone else looks at that same tree and sees color, texture, contrasts, maybe even the sound the wind makes moving through the branches."<br />I do believe that looking at our world in a creative way comes more naturally for some of us, but that does not mean that looking at things differently can't be learned.Gardannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627322636329214313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-29709282332678962692010-10-26T01:13:32.648-05:002010-10-26T01:13:32.648-05:00I think the important thing is - how passionate yo...I think the important thing is - how passionate you are about what you do. Be it "art" or something else. It is the passion and the intent that makes the difference between dabbling in something or really working at it. Everyone is creative (which I believe to be more to the point than artistic), it is just a matter of how we express that creativity that makes a difference.stregatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573668708723922929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-91811855090460610692010-10-25T20:15:51.068-05:002010-10-25T20:15:51.068-05:00Oh, I must admit that I honed in on the technique ...Oh, I must admit that I honed in on the technique part of being an artist straight away. I think that has mostly to do with having spent nearly 20 years in ceramics and there are many technical issues. But I do think there is an element of learning the 'structure' of what you do as an artist that releases you to do art. I have seen so many poorly executed pieces of ceramic art that had so much potential to be wonderful. And I am not just talking about jewelry here.<br /><br />I think jewelry, in particular, can suffer this. Not to be dismissive of all the wonderful pieces out there. But so many techniques are 'sold' to us through very commercial ventures without any thought to how you make art jewelry. I get a little discouraged about jewelry as an art form. Historically, you were a metal smith and that was it. But now you have so many techniques and products just handed to you, ready to use with very little thought except to make things that are popular.<br /><br />Reading back on this, I sound like such a curmodgeon. That's not really me. I just think we need to put a little thought into what we are expressing. And really, I am quite guilty of not letting anyone know what thoughts go into creating the pieces I make.SummersStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10250150360701388415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-6083749502033685392010-10-25T15:04:55.628-05:002010-10-25T15:04:55.628-05:00Truth? I can't stand the artist stereotype. Be...Truth? I can't stand the artist stereotype. Being an artist myself, I don't know how business people or scientists think. Are they as consumed as we are with our work? Do they stay awake at night dreaming up new projects? Maybe. If they are, then it's passion that connects all fields; some people have it, some people work for it, some people won't ever choose it, regardless of what people call themselves.<br /><br />I do think artists are different, in a good way. Just in my family, I've noticed that I see things differently than anyone else does. They see what I see once I point it out to them, but not at first.<br /><br />That being said, I just can't stand the artistic stereotype. I can't stand people immediately assuming I'm flighty or ditzy or unable to handle practical matters just because that's what they think artists are. It's like labeling all business people "stuffy"; it's just not always true.<br /><br />One thing you said really stuck out to me: <br /><br />"Self-expression is not the exclusive domain of those who have gone to school to learn the 'technical knowledge' of art or those who 'pay the price.'" <br /><br />I totally agree with the first part. I think anyone who is passionate enough, driven enough, curious enough, will learn and explore the technical side of their craft. But as those who 'pay the price'... <br /><br />I'm pretty convinced that ALL artists, regardless of skill level, medium, knowledge, pay the price. I think most artists will sacrifice to make art. The price may vary; it's not just money, but time and energy, too. It's choosing to stay in to save money that can go for art supplies. It's spending the day in the studio instead of your family. Sometimes, there is a choice, and sometimes art wins out. But really, who hasn't given up something to make art?Brandi Husseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130818828716564746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-72403785350239053602010-10-25T14:25:15.302-05:002010-10-25T14:25:15.302-05:00You have a beautiful way with words, and have summ...You have a beautiful way with words, and have summed it all up nicely. It's sad the stereotypes are still in place, even though there is a surge in the 'Indie' movement, etsy etc. <br /><br />I never thought about a difference between an artist and one who is artistic. I once read an article about the difference between a jewlery maker and a jewelry designer, and thought it odd. Don't those who make jewelry design the pieces, and should be considered jewelry designers? Maybe it is just a way for the really talented ones to remove themselves from those who are not on the same level. <br /><br />In any case I don't believe that every artist should have the same level of passion and committment to their art in order to be considered an artist. But I do believe we should, to the best of our abilities, use the talents we were given.<br /><br />Thanks for another thought provoking post!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.com