What is the value of a piece of art? We have no quantifiable system appropriate for measuring the worth of art, as one might measure the length of a rope, so we are often left wondering, “ is this art?” or, “ why is this …
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why art? posts & ideas
posts and ideas about art by janet bright
I will not be limited
I will not be limited by REACTION and RESPONSE, to circumstance or surroundings. I choose instead, the powerful act of CREATING, to direct me in seeing and living differently; to generate new circumstance and surroundings. I will CREATE with art and find a new perspective. …
They’re Gone
Just as most of us have a hard time knowing if we really do(!) look fantastic in that new purple outfit from the bargain store, I have a hard time seeing my work as another person might see it. I have a tendency to lose …
The Most Powerful Acts of Painting
a. boreali. / 48″ x 60″ / acrylic on canvas / janet bright / canadian landscape The most powerful acts of painting result from expressions of personal experience, thought, feeling & preference. The Aurora Borealis in Canada. This is my experience.
talent
Does the ability to paint come from talent, education, awareness? Is creativity an ‘in-born’ talent. Is it a state of mind? So many times I’ve heard someone say (about a piece of art), “I could never do that. I don’t know how to paint. I’m not …
the most amazing thing
A few weeks ago I saw purple clouds in a yellow sky. Such an odd and whimsical occurrence, I thought, because I’d never seen this before. (Or maybe I hadn’t been paying attention). This sighting was so remarkable to me I finally, after many days, …
the creative machine
The Creative Machine Despite an ongoing societal love affair with creativity and ‘creative inspiration’, much of the act (the process) of making art in our consumer world has become comparable to snowmaking in the arctic. By which I mean, isn’t there enough genuine, unique, thoughtfully created art …
everyday art
In his satirical essay, “The Agony of the Artist (with a capital A)“, E.E. Cummings said, “Most people …accept [the] agony of the Artist, as they accept evolution. The rest move their minds to the extent of supposing that anybody with Art school training, plus …
you sir, are an imposter
If there is one defining event that determines who is or who is not an artist, when does it occur- and would any of us recognize it? I have (most of my life) called myself an artist- yet I’ve doubted that label and wondered often …
is it done?
There is no standard method in painting to determine if a piece of art is ‘done’ or ‘not done’; no thermometer, measuring stick or time clock to signal the completion of the task of creating. There is always the question, how can you know when …
Antidisestablishmentarianism
Antidisestablishmentarianism. Do you know this word? Do you know what it means? (for real-?). Do you know where it comes from? This is a word from my childhood. A tongue- twisting, ridiculous, scholarly(ish), arduous word that sounds (very possibly) made-up but bears nonetheless a significant and …
ditch the introspection
No one would ever look out a window, clutch their chest and gasp, breathless with awe, ‘what an awful, ugly view’. No one’s looking for ugly. What’s on our minds is beauty. We want it, seek it and chase it. It’s everywhere and it’s nowhere; …