[*Laurie*]

The German Expressionist movement has always fascinated me. Franz Marc's story is tragic. Life is so filled with irony.

Here's a photograph of Paul Gauguin (French Expressionist, not German):





And Vincent Van Gogh. He has such gentle, spiritual eyes, I think. As if he is looking a century into the future.





Hands by Vincent:



"The Starry Night - Vincent Reimagined":

[happysobercrafter]

I agree with Quarter life!!

[happysobercrafter]

This is wallpaper!

[happysobercrafter]

[Quarter life]

Anish Kapoor's 'Leviathan' in Paris



I have been enthralled with Anish Kapoor's creations for many years. He encourages us to look at the world in a different way...love love love him.

[*Laurie*]

Art installations are probably the most fascinating kind of art, to me. I have done some in my own life. One installation I created has expanded and become quite well-known in the city the installation is in. I wish I had a current photo of it.

[amicus_curiae]

Originally Posted by dimlyFourOwls

Hi guys. I did a search for threads with "art" in the title and nothing came up.

I'm not an art connoisseur, but I spend a lot of time on pinterest and artstation, so i was wondering if anyone else here is visually inclined? What sort of aesthetics appeal to you? Would it be alright if we shared links to pictures of art we find online that we enjoy?

I'm assuming the usual trigger warnings apply. Care on gore, nudity, violence, etc.

What I loathe is people who claim to be artists of every genre but do not have one artistic gene.

You seem to be an artistic consumer (as most of us are) and that’s a very good thing.

[happysobercrafter]

I'm lost. What is an artistic consumer?

[happysobercrafter]

I make beaded jewelry and I just LOVE LOVE working with natural gemstones. ALL take my breath away! Here is a Rough Kaleidoscope Jasper from Oregon. I found the pic on Pinterest.

Originally Posted by HappyCrafter

I make beaded jewelry and I just LOVE LOVE working with natural gemstones. ALL take my breath away! Here is a Rough Kaleidoscope Jasper from Oregon. I found the pic on Pinterest.

Wow!!

[*Laurie*]

Originally Posted by HappyCrafter

I'm lost. What is an artistic consumer?

Definition of consumer

: one that consumes: such as
a : one that utilizes economic goods

• Many consumers make purchases on the Internet.

b : an organism requiring complex organic compounds for food which it obtains by preying on other organisms or by eating particles of organic matter

[happysobercrafter]

Originally Posted by KnitChick

Wow!!

Isn't that remarkable?

[happysobercrafter]

This is beadwork on felted fabric.

[happysobercrafter]

How exquisite is this?

[dimlyFourOwls]

Originally Posted by amicus_curiae

What I loathe is people who claim to be artists of every genre but do not have one artistic gene.

You seem to be an artistic consumer (as most of us are) and that’s a very good thing.

Hi Amicus. Welcome (unless I missed you previously).

I think when people say they're "artists" and don't practice or consume it, they tend to feel a spiritual or intuitive connection to the arts that they do not explore. Myself, rather than angry at them, I'm sorry for them--that they're not exploring what intrigues them or giving it a go at a creating themselves. I'm sure there's a lot of undiscovered talent because some people are just to busy or negative about themselves or whatnot.

But there's probably another kind of person you're referring to, the one that boasts a lot and is very haughty without anything backing it up. As for myself, that doesn't make me too angry, unless it's extreme, but I can see where you're coming from.



How do you guys feel about mixed media?

And I just remembered: i think an important discussion to have is giving credit to artists when it's due. I'm not like nazi about people who image-drop without a name, but some artists I know are sensitive about that. In generally I tend to lean in favor of crediting artists when possible. Increasing their "sphere", if you know what I mean. if you like them, why not!

Above work is by Stephanie Rubiano on Flickr

[dimlyFourOwls]

Originally Posted by HappyCrafter

How exquisite is this?

HC, I love spaces, like physical places you can walk through or sit in, that feel artistic. That certainly looks like a lovely garden. Do you happen to know who designed it? (I know that may actually be a really difficult question... Not sure how readily available that info would be.)

[dimlyFourOwls]

HappyCrafter, did you mention that you practice beadwork? Do you have any photos, unless that is too sensitive to share?

[dimlyFourOwls]

Originally Posted by *Laurie*

Definition of consumer

: one that consumes: such as
a : one that utilizes economic goods

• Many consumers make purchases on the Internet.

b : an organism requiring complex organic compounds for food which it obtains by preying on other organisms or by eating particles of organic matter

Would that imply that art can be categorized as an economy, or an economic good? That's kind of funny, that something to spiritual and moving can still have economic ties.

I mean obviously, people pay money for art and make money off of it. But the two worlds just seem so disconnected that it's interesting to me that that connection would be brought up in the open.

[imchet]

I did this in Watercolor. I have an art degree, and quite an art resume, but actually making paintings is very new to me. Must say, I'm having a blast with it.

[happysobercrafter]

Originally Posted by imchet

I did this in Watercolor. I have an art degree, and quite an art resume, but actually making paintings is very new to me. Must say, I'm having a blast with it.

That is incredibly COOL!!! How long have you been painting watercolors?

[happysobercrafter]

Originally Posted by dimlyFourOwls

HC, I love spaces, like physical places you can walk through or sit in, that feel artistic. That certainly looks like a lovely garden. Do you happen to know who designed it? (I know that may actually be a really difficult question... Not sure how readily available that info would be.)

I got the picture on Pinterest. It came from this website: https://beauandarrowevents.wordpress...secret-garden/

Which identifies is as wisteria tunnel at the Kawachi Fuji Gardens, located in Kitakyushu, Japan.

It is astonishing, isn't it? I will post more background on the pics I post!! Thank you for the reminder!! xoxox

[happysobercrafter]

Originally Posted by dimlyFourOwls

Hi Amicus. Welcome (unless I missed you previously).

I think when people say they're "artists" and don't practice or consume it, they tend to feel a spiritual or intuitive connection to the arts that they do not explore. Myself, rather than angry at them, I'm sorry for them--that they're not exploring what intrigues them or giving it a go at a creating themselves. I'm sure there's a lot of undiscovered talent because some people are just to busy or negative about themselves or whatnot.

But there's probably another kind of person you're referring to, the one that boasts a lot and is very haughty without anything backing it up. As for myself, that doesn't make me too angry, unless it's extreme, but I can see where you're coming from.



How do you guys feel about mixed media?

And I just remembered: i think an important discussion to have is giving credit to artists when it's due. I'm not like nazi about people who image-drop without a name, but some artists I know are sensitive about that. In generally I tend to lean in favor of crediting artists when possible. Increasing their "sphere", if you know what I mean. if you like them, why not!

Above work is by Stephanie Rubiano on Flickr

I love mixing textures and methods.

[happysobercrafter]

Originally Posted by dimlyFourOwls

HappyCrafter, did you mention that you practice beadwork? Do you have any photos, unless that is too sensitive to share?

Sensitive how? I love showing my work!

Turquoise chunks with black and white handmade glass beads



White faux pearls, hematite, and white cat's eye with silver components


Turquoise chips with sodalite


Some of my mixed media:
The star is polymer clay painted and textured using plastic sheets with different patterns. The beads are all handpainted by me and I added different ribbons I have.



More mixed media:
The pendant and quarter moons are polymer clay, handpainted by me, using texture sheets before baking. Some of the beads are fiber optic beads and some are Czech fire polished beads.

[atisketatasket]

Hi everyone, glad you’re enjoying this thread. I just wanted to remind you all that if you’re posting copyrighted material that you don’t own the rights to, you should give the artist credit and link to the website where you found the image.

[*Laurie*]

I am very intrigued by mixed media because it's multi-dimensional. And fun!