tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169571547656749916.post1552432382306184642..comments2023-05-06T02:59:10.785-05:00Comments on Hometown Victory Girls: Random Ramblings of a Pin up artistWild Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13528819843555837758noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169571547656749916.post-579169429312406662011-09-30T21:45:16.289-05:002011-09-30T21:45:16.289-05:00Thanks Living Vintage, I think art class has chang...Thanks Living Vintage, I think art class has changed since I was enrolled. I had a great teacher and I believe most of my beliefs were self imposed. I will work on getting that watercolor done. You can see more of my art on Facebook and in The Blue Awning.Wild Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528819843555837758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169571547656749916.post-5223652895285357862011-09-27T05:46:14.832-05:002011-09-27T05:46:14.832-05:00Kat I can speak as a High School art teacher that ...Kat I can speak as a High School art teacher that in High School we usually push students to use higher order thinking skills in their art as well as using the design cycle in order to get them doing more than just making something pretty or cool because if we don't we see lots of suns with hairy rays and sunglasses on. We also have state and national art standards the the students are going to have to meet and they usually require the art to be more meaty than pretty and ask students to challenge themselves more. I remember my own experiences in college being pretty similar always being asked what the meaning was behind everything you did and believe me that was hard when you were blowing glass. <br />I think wanting to explore the beauty of the human form is a great "reason" to make art. Keep being inspired and making art. Don't be concerned about all the other nonsense. My only other suggestion is the keep looking at other artist whether historical or contemporary for inspiration because I think that is helpful to all artist.<br />I personally would love to see your piece when it is finished as well as more work.Living Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00707910115390904845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169571547656749916.post-23287421356604360732011-09-25T11:46:52.209-05:002011-09-25T11:46:52.209-05:00Thanks Dicky Bird, are you referring to the Blue G...Thanks Dicky Bird, are you referring to the Blue Green Gallery?<br />That is so true Bo Peep, the challenge is in keeping the faith.Wild Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528819843555837758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169571547656749916.post-78430419857406604242011-09-24T09:19:21.912-05:002011-09-24T09:19:21.912-05:00"If you build it, they will come." Crea..."If you build it, they will come." Create what makes you happy, and it will make others happy too!BoPeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374713332198134834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169571547656749916.post-28959951844074576462011-09-24T08:02:26.944-05:002011-09-24T08:02:26.944-05:00You are not alone. I too consider myself a folk ar...You are not alone. I too consider myself a folk artist - one that has not been professionally trained. I've been creating - actually as long as I can remember. In high school the art teacher "laughed" at something I painted. Now, mind you there were serveral truly talented students in my class. Actually, one of my best friends, who now owns her own gallery in Weston, WI. So, that experience of his "laughing" has never really left me. In fact it has on many occassion held me back. I actually know many people here in central Wisconsin who "wouldn't get my art", however I still keep creating. I have had expriences where I was set up at a show and people were like "who would put scary faces on pumkins" It hasn't been until the last 2-3 years of just overcoming that "fear" of people judging my art that I now feel more creative. I have several repeat customers and do commission work too. So, hang in there, your watercolor looks beautiful so far. Believe in yourself and that creativity will flow.....Blessings from Ringle, WIDicky Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536124018936958985noreply@blogger.com