Resonant Enigma Too: Purpose

I'm making this into an "Art Blog"; more painting and drawing, less aimless wandering and whatnot. Not that there's anything wrong with that ...

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

New work

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Ground Up, 20"x16" oil on canvas, May 2019

   I read parts of a book at the county library back in the early 70's, called The Vanguard Artist, from the early or mid 60's. Various leading abstract painters and sculptors were interviewed. One of them said the stuff you keep hidden in the closet, wouldn't show anyone 'cause you think it's no good, that's probably your most creative work.
   This piece reminds me of that statement, mostly the first part.

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Friday, May 24, 2019

Rouault on critics

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"A painter who loves his art must be careful not to see too much of critics and men of letters. These gentlemen, however unconsciously, distort everything, thinking that they are explaining it—the artist's thought, sensibility, and intentions. They take away his strength, just as Delilah took away Samson's. They have no gift for nuances, and they have an instinctive aversion for everything that is beyond their reach and baffles them." ~Georges Rouault
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Image: Georges Rouault, The Three Judges, 1913, Gouache and oil on board; Dimensions: 29 7/8 x 41 5/8" (75.9 x 105.7 cm); Credit: Sam A., MoMA

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