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 creative”, and I think, “I don’t believe that, not for a […]
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oui, en fait / a small painting
oui, en fait / acrylic on canvas paper / 8″ x 6″ / landscape painting / janet bright
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 in the world (as there is snow, in the arctic) […]
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 ‘temperament’- or a flair for agony- may become an Artist. […]
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 impressive attention-grabbing weight if only for its size and uniqueness. […]
je vous attends-
ink, photo & digital
how do you feel
From the moment we are born, every human feels. Whether it’s cold, hunger, warmth, joy- feelings are there, unlearned & basic; emotions that drive our every action. The purpose of ‘feelings’ (physical senses), as evolved over millions of years, is to alert us (all humans) to threatening situations that may impact our survival; the evolution of […]
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sample standard [three women] / paint & photography digital edit / print / 16″ x 20″
sample standard (three women), digital photo print, 16″ x 20″
i know nothing
Last month I went to an art show that knocked my socks off. What I saw was the work of Jean Michel Basquiat (at the AGO), where close to 85 large-scale paintings and drawings from private collections and public museums were exhibited. Every piece in the exhibit expressed a clear and precise message; true, honest and unselfconscious. This is art […]
does it matter?
If I told you my name was William B. Duke, would you read (or see) my work differently than if I had another name? What if my name were Elizabeth? Elizabeth B. Duke. In the first chapter of the book, “How to be both” by Ali Smith, the main character is asked to consider a […]
it’s PERFECT!
“It’s perfect! “ …said almost no one about anything because, come on- NOTHING is perfect, though not for lack of trying. From elementary school and beyond we are urged enthusiastically to “exceed expectations” (a common report card credential) and differentiate from the crowd. To surpass, transcend and excel; to be better than anyone else such that […]
you will amaze yourself
Everyone likes a sound bite. A short phrase that summarizes information, conveys a certain feeling and entices readers or viewers to think further about broader issues. Since the term was coined in the U.S. media, ‘sound bite’ has been associated largely with politics and the wily business of selling (or manipulating) one’s point of view […]