#Art Crit

[altrbody]

"I became an artist because I had no choice. I was compelled to paint by something in me which I experienced as having extreme value and I proceeded to paint without ever having given it a thought. It was and it always will be for me out of necessity. Let me describe what I mean by necessity. It was a concern to directly remove and express images that pressed my consciousness. For the first three years as a painter (1974-1976) I never gave a single thought to the other aspect of art, that is its use to other people. I have now however come to the conclusion that art is for the most part used by others simply to purchase symbolic lots of time and or hand labor or to express the sophistacation [sic] and extent of ones wealth or to decorate ones environment in a manner which expresses any or all of the above functions. As an artist I simply do not fit. As a person I have too much self-respect to meet the requirements of such an oppressive system. I experience oppression in a twofold manner. Dealers reject anything which is not immediately intelligable [sic] as having a fashionable image or message. They look for clear signposts:

An art school background, which immediately indicates a willingness towards subsurviance [sic], a respect for collective opinions and a dose of art historical refrences [sic] from which to plunder.

A canvas which conforms to what they think is the complete art process, the best is an unfinished canvas which combines the sketchy look of working out the problem with the homogenity [sic] of a solution. Dealers and collectors alike like to think a work is preceded by a problem and concluded with a solution. Conviction alone disturbs them.

The artist must not portray the human figure in a way which the viewer will identify with it unless what is portrayed is simply illustrational or an activity or situation which reinforces the dealers social class and tastes. Better yet the artist should only resort to the human figure in the form of a sketch or symbol or if possible a concept."

From Art of Experience, Experience of Art by Michael Hafftka.

Michael Hafftka, Two People Fucking by the River at Night, 1981.

Oil on canvas 78" x 58".

[anendlessforest]

I think I’ve reached the point where I need an entire side blog dedicated to talking about art. Ever since going through all the courses I loved in college all I want is to express my admiration for other artists and study every single detail and hidden message of their work. Art criticism, art history, critique conversations, ugh. There’s nothing I miss more than sitting in lectures and meetings with professors or guest speakers and hearing them talk for hours about all the nuances and beauty of different works. It makes my heart race just thinking about it

[sprectamigankai]

Took some notes on Akira

[virgil-630]

I'm starting the year with something positive🥰

Tip Commission info

[localapparently]

"You who is reading this --"

Here is my entry for the orv fanart contest..! It was announced over on twitter so I can see that some people here are surprised such a contest existed,, I hope they host another one someday;;

I wanted to make an art piece that could be enjoyed by both early readers and readers who have finished the epilogue. Something that will make the reader happy just by looking at it. I hope singshong looks at all the entries and sees how much the readers love ORV

[crypticamanita]

This one was overdue! Ashton Greymoore fanart again... But this time his lvl 13 design

[candyje11yfish]

CALLIE!!!💖💜💙

[calenthee]

here is the full m9 set!!

[rottingraisins]

post dedicated to my sweet friend @theboobird who got me to play darkest dungeon two... shout out

[thereifling]

“Flying” CR comic

[thefinalfronturl]

testing that breath-holding ability

[csikcsek]

orym

[reiinai]

Come one, come all down to Chastity’s Nook!

Browse our shelves for a saucy book 🌶️

Happy April Fools from @artists-guild-of-exandria where we’re filling the shelves with our Critical Role Fan Art romance cover project 👀 🔥

And was there any world where I didn’t draw my Shadowgast?

Coz what’s sexier than wizards? Nothing.

[l004p]

Some Age of Umbra shenanigans

[wedniar-84]

Vanilla-honey bunny

Octoling belongs to my pal @☆Cinnarola on twt

☆💙💫💜☆

[localapparently]

krusie disease has reached me