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Painting. A passion or a war?

07/01/2008 11:58:05 / other

You all seem like such nice people. All of you... 
YES... YOU IN PARTICULAR!

What's that about? I've been wondering this for a while. I've never seen a bad comment. Is everyone genuinely that nice? Are we really living in such a utopian world? hmmmmm. Do we oust the people that say something less than sugary? I sure hope not!

I see so much talent on this site. I see people who paint for passion, paint for love, paint for hurt, paint just to be creative or just do it to have SOMETHING to do!

Art for me is joy, but it's suffering too. I do it because I feel I have to, but want to, but love to... but hate to... but can't stand what I've got inside me and want it out or love what I have inside of me and am grateful for the means to release it. 

Art is love and war combined. Sometimes I want to punch a canvas I almost feel mad at whatever's coming out and I usually haven't got a clue why. It's rage, but released onto something that can take it. Am I the only one that's ever spat on a painting...? Surely not!

So do I have dangerous anger issues? No. Not at all.(Ha... that i'm aware of!... but aren't those ones usually the most dangerous??!) I've never hit anyone in my life. Tried once at school when I was 16 and missed! Just don't ever feel that urge use physical violence. It never solves anything. Creating is like a family member. I don't always have to be happy with it/them to love them. (No no... I don't get physically violent with family members either just fyi!)

This is just a random ramble, but at times I just wonder if any of you get this way.... and also I wonder if you ever feel that way about other people's work. Sometimes I see such incredible talent and they are painting something so neutral and safe. I wish I had all of your talents! Goodness knows what would come out!!!! 

I dunno. Sometimes I want to offend you just to get a stir out of you to make sure you're still alive. Make your heart race a little and get THAT passion onto a canvas!

Perhaps this is not the right place to talk...... Like I said, it's been on my mind. Just wanted to vent.
Have a great day you wonderful wonderful people. :) (See... went back to being nice at the end there! ;) )





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From: Susanne
07/01/2008 17:56:51

Did you know that there's a book called "The War of Art"  by Steven Pressfield who wrote the book, "The Story of Bagger Vance".  The book was made into a film.  It's an interesting read and has pretty good reviews. 


I know what you mean about art not always being a bundle of fun. 



07/01/2008 14:29:58
There ya go... Now we're talking!!!!!!!!!


From: ricmon
07/01/2008 14:20:01

I think you are an amazing artist but at times I think you are a tad eccentric!

There ~~feel any better now? Lol    your friend Rick





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