Well said Jackie. While I was back in the studio I was recomposing a response that wasn't so annoyed and flippant. Admittedly I got peeved when all I read were remarks about her "not being an artist, poor quality etc. overpriced, no conscious, not registered on the board etc.. Ha! maybe I better stay in the studio and not venture out.Jackie Beckman wrote: On the other hand, I recently had the pleasure of purchasing several pieces from an artist I've never seen before out of New Mexico. His work is rough, boy is it rough! But there is such personality in it and the pieces are so happy! Each and every one had it's own little wit and sense of humor. They really were pleasing to me. And I'm a total glass snob, I should add; I walk through shows mentally saying, "seen it, boring, cliche, overdone, yuck, . . ." but this work stopped me
I've never believed that the value of a piece is entirely in its craftsmanship, but rather in its overall asthetic, the feeling it gives out.
I think its a good post, Cynthia, and I hope you get answers to more of your questions. It should be interesting.
Often there is a loss of primitif or naivate' the more we technically proficient we become. I have a good glass friend who is very primitif, rough edges and all and she sells like crazy and for high dollar. I would love to be able to be as free flowing instead of such a tight ass, yet I can't even manage to become asymetrical.
If you were in New Mexico and didn't stop by I'd be disappointed. What show are you talking about that I missed? Or if this creative New Mexican was in Scottsdale email me off board por favor.
If we can stick to art speak this might be a good exercise. Possibly some of the respondants might put their work up for critique.
ok, I'll go back to work,
Sara
p.s. where is the dang spell check?