Blak Smyth's art thread

irratebass · 09-19-2011, 07:42 AM

Isn't art in the eye of the beholder as well?

wayner123 · 09-19-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

Isn't art in the eye of the beholder as well?

Yes, it is. But he was looking for comments and I made a point to say that "to me" it wasn't.

irratebass · 09-19-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

Yes, it is. But he was looking for comments and I made a point to say that "to me" it wasn't.

Understood

That's why I don't really get art, I don't always see what I should and I don't know how to preceive it sometimes that it just frustrates me, but I see your point.

14holestogie · 09-19-2011, 10:26 AM

Looks fine to me, Shane. Growing up surrounded by artistic siblings and other family with not a lick of skill in me, I appreciate your work for what it is. With that said, I think once you get past the sketching phase and into bringing something original from within you to the pad or canvas, that's when you'll really get some accolades.

lawrand · 09-19-2011, 01:31 PM

We are not the first group to ever ask "What is art?". Probably few topics have been more debated excepting "What is the best caliber - 9mm or 45ACP?". While some like wayner123 may not view the simple pencil sketch as "art", the sketch strikes an emotional chord in Mickey and he sees art. Opinions differ, that gives flavor to life.

Whether or not we will agree if it is art, I suspect most,if not all of us will agree that you are an "artist". I say this because of the work you have done on your avatars and their reception in this forum. That work really stands on it's own.

Whatever anyone thinks of your sketch (and I like it very much), I believe that it is only a seed that has been planted and that you certainly have the talent to grow that seed and if it is not "art", it will most certainly lead to "art".

Please do not think I am being flippant or sarcastic, because I'm not. You have the beginnings of a dream and some talent. Pursue that dream. If the art is in you, it will surface.

Bill86 · 09-19-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

Understood

That's why I don't really get art, I don't always see what I should and I don't know how to preceive it sometimes that it just frustrates me, but I see your point.

Yep it's cool that people can draw and paint but more often than not..... I don't get it.

That said looks good.

irratebass · 09-20-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Yep it's cool that people can draw and paint but more often than not..... I don't get it.

That said looks good.

09-19-2011, 07:42 AM	#1
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Blak Smyth's cigar art thread Isn't art in the eye of the beholder as well? __________________

09-19-2011, 10:26 AM	#4
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Blak Smyth's cigar art thread Looks fine to me, Shane. Growing up surrounded by artistic siblings and other family with not a lick of skill in me, I appreciate your work for what it is. With that said, I think once you get past the sketching phase and into bringing something original from within you to the pad or canvas, that's when you'll really get some accolades. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

09-19-2011, 01:31 PM	#5
lawrand Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Randall Location: Southeast Mo. Posts: 15 Trading: (0)	Re: Blak Smyth's cigar art thread We are not the first group to ever ask "What is art?". Probably few topics have been more debated excepting "What is the best caliber - 9mm or 45ACP?". While some like wayner123 may not view the simple pencil sketch as "art", the sketch strikes an emotional chord in Mickey and he sees art. Opinions differ, that gives flavor to life. Whether or not we will agree if it is art, I suspect most,if not all of us will agree that you are an "artist". I say this because of the work you have done on your avatars and their reception in this forum. That work really stands on it's own. Whatever anyone thinks of your sketch (and I like it very much), I believe that it is only a seed that has been planted and that you certainly have the talent to grow that seed and if it is not "art", it will most certainly lead to "art". Please do not think I am being flippant or sarcastic, because I'm not. You have the beginnings of a dream and some talent. Pursue that dream. If the art is in you, it will surface. __________________ Randall - U.S.M.C. - Vietnam Veteran