Oil on linen - 8x10"
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Merry Christmas you fabulous artsy types!
I recently listened to a speech Daniel Graves (founder and president of the Florence Academy of Art) made to his 2014 graduating class, and I was inspired by his questions so wanted to share them with you:
He started by asking, "What does great art do?" and then gave some cool things to reflect on:
"Think of a painting you think is a great work of art and ask yourself "Why?" i.e.:
- it inspires me
- it stimulates me
- it moves me….
Then ask:
How does it accomplish that? What is different about this work of art? Why do I think this is happening?
There is no wrong answer. Here are some possibilities:
- technique
- beauty
- innovation
- evocative
Are you applying what you think makes other art great to your own work?
"Paint your own paintings, don’t be swayed. Have the courage to paint the paintings that you are meant to do, that are uniquely yours. Just do it, no excuses." - Daniel Graves
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a fascinating relationship with painting in 2015!
