I would like to say that art, music and any of the other subjects
that are often felt to require talent can be learned. I am an art
teacher. I can teach all the elements of design and it can be
understood by my students. Just as a math teacher can teach the
elements of math and it can be understood. But not every student
will become and artist nor every student become a mathematician.
That does not mean we can't learn about it. Talent is not just
reserved for the creative arts. There are talented people in
computers, science, politics. These people are a minority and
become famous or very good at what they do and at the top of their
field. The rest of us may be artists, actors, computer scientists,
bankers but we never acheive the heights that these small few do.
Perhaps we yearn for notiriety or we are content to take jobs that
use our talents. Or perhaps it becomes a hobby.
Art is an act of creation first for the artist and second for an
audience. Sometimes a select audience. As an artist and an art
teacher I don't set out to paint a painting that will be seen by
everyone I set out to paint a painting because I have a drive to
put down a message that's important to me. Often no one else see's
it when it's done. I think I'm rambling but thats my two cents
Renee
Renee--Priceless words, worth a lot more than $.02. My mom's a
watercolor artist and you are absolutely right--she does not set
out to paint for everyone to see, she paints to place her artistic
message onto the canvas--her mindset--that is not programmed to
please others. I've been encouraging her though to let us see some
of the stuff she hides. It is quite good and I'm certain your
hidden art is very good as well.
We live in a world where great artists die broke. Unfortunate in
my mind. Just like many moms who stay home to care for young
children and teachers like yourself who teach our students--these
folks are not properly rewarded financially. Not a fair world. We
can only hope that things will change and more equity is spread out
to the things that are really important that you
represent--children, learning and art.
Your words are very important and appreciated and go in the works
we're writing!
Thanks for your post.
MAC
Thanks for your kind words, I am sometimes reluctant to participate in any conversation because some people can come on strong. I don't want an argument I just want to read opinions. How else do we learn if we don't listen to what other people say? Of course you have to make up your mind if the information is pertinant (sp?) to you, but that's a great freedom we have. I felt strongly enough about art to comment. A very interesting thread and great exchange of ideas.
