Steve Jobs said, “Real Artists Ship!” Do you buy that?
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Well Steve, I understand what you are saying, but I am not sure that I have that vision. Is it art if no one buys it? Where would that leave Vincent Van Gogh who sold/shipped only one piece in his lifetime?
People often use the term ‘Fine Art’ to aggrandize some work and to exclude ‘art’ they feel is less worthy. What is fine art really? Isn’t everything that can be seen really a form of fine art no matter what your perception?
Is the graffiti on trains less than…the doodles I create on my purses? Are the beautiful works of art created by sidewalk artists with chalk that will disappear eventually less than…works in frames in museums?
I will leave that for you to decide as I believe art is subjective and interpretive and the viewer makes up his/her mind based upon their viewpoint. A viewer can be swayed by critics, sales figures or gallery owners, but does it make it any less art if someone fails to recognize it as such?
I would rather see a discussion on good art versus bad art, as that is where I believe the problem lies. Anyone who can afford a crayon or a computer can ‘art’ create today…but is it good? That too is subjective, I guess.
i do not have a real website. just a blog for now.not sure what steve means ship?.i know i have worked very hard for 15 years to become an artist.i have all of my work exept for what i gave to family and friends.i sold a few art pieces and cards .i have not learned the ropes like you and all your art friends.i have had such a fun journey getting all the practice in i can.i still have a long way to go.i am more like van gough than i want to admit .i share with the mental disabilities he had.i hope to not have to wait till my family gets my art seen.i have 6000,000 pictures on my computer and most are art .i do not ship and i am an artist if any one is.love gina.if i had the money i would hire you in a minute you are wonderful to listen to.and i admire you.love gina from washington state
thank you gina…steve means sell…by saying real artists sell or ship they art…the moment must be right for you to let go of the art you hold close…but trust me there are people waiting to see what only you have to offer!!! hugs and blessings