Category Archives: What Is Art and Does It Matter?

I think that studying art or whatever type of craft that you plan on doing is very important if you are serious (passionate) about your work. Learning about other forms or art can inspire you to create something. There is nothing new under … Continue reading →

I think art is a very complicated topic, don’t get me wrong I love it and I loved reading that book ( at least most of it). It is difficult to really judge what is good art or what you … Continue reading →

It’s important, in general, to study art because the simplest form of communication are symbols. Symbols. Art. Same difference. Art transcends language and cultural differences, and plays to our most innate sensibilities. A picture of a car looks like a … Continue reading →

I’ll be the first to admit that there were several sections of text where I was tempted to hurl my book across the room in disgust. I can appreciate on one level that I just don’t really “get” art. I … Continue reading →

That’s the word, important, that the book forgot to add to its title. It’s the same word that I kept thinking over and over again while I read through it. It’s not that I didn’t appreciate any of the art, … Continue reading →

Art is a form of communication, in which the artist expresses through their work.  Some artists you can look at their labor and quickly convey the message or feeling they put in their work; other artists are harder to read.  … Continue reading →

You could say that I am a fan of cliche. I truly believe that “knowledge is power,” and  that “variety is the spice of life.” To sum it up without going too far into my personal philosophy, I believe that … Continue reading →

I believe that some rules are made to be broken but I also believe that there are some foundation rules, no matter the time period, that every professional artist or student must follow and understand. There are basics that everyone … Continue reading →

Understanding art is important for me as a student of visual media. I mean, art often takes the form of visual media. The other obvious reason would go along with the fact that I am a photojournalist, and understanding photography … Continue reading →

Art. We may not like it, but we cannot disown it. Continue reading →