Something interesting happened today as I was leaving my art class. I was riding the elevator in the parking garage when someone said to me “are you an artist?”
Perhaps they had a hint from the portfolio that I was carrying and the charcoal smudges on my jeans, but it was kinda cool to have someone walk up to me and say that. I said “yes,” and we started talking … as long as one can on an elevator.
Nice ego boost.
I’m still trying to hone my skills, the class I just mentioned being part of this, and, but I’m increasingly thinking more and more, “What am I trying to say?” and that brings me back to the physical world verse the spiritual world. It’s still a struggle.
Even if I can’t find a resolution there, I’m gaining more skills. I love the figure drawing. There’s something very visceral and very real about it, and I’m learning so much about the human ability to recognize. We are evolved to recognize other human beings through form, structure and expression so when you are drawing another person you are communing with that person in a way but you are also sharing with the viewer of your drawing. They are able to recognize the form and the beauty in the form. This gives me a kind of metaphysical feeling to be painting another. Here is the latest sketch from the figure class.
Tags: artist, figure drawing, physicality, spirituality
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Wow that s great ..it brings back memories to when I was in art school..and the nudes..I laughed sometimes..and hid my face but soon got over it..some funny things happened in class too..another day/ another story…anyway .. looks great to me..and sounds like you are enjoying it immensely….and yes you are an artist..I bet that felt great..and I bet pride welled up in you..! Yes Thank You..I..Am an Artist..! what a feeling..!
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Robin, It was a great feeling. There is a joy that comes from interacting with appreciators of art that is just indescribable. Thanks for your comments!!
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Oh yes! You are indeed an aritst Patty! I’ve always thought that you had an aritst’s soul in the way that you approach photography which of course is yet another art form in and of itself. Your mixed media artwork is amazing. You also are so gifted with words. What is very interesting to me is that your responsible path of being a physical therapists has given structure so to speak in how you aaproach your art in all forms be it mixed media, photography, prose in this stage of your life. It is rare that one is able to use their left and right sides of their brain with such efficiency one complimenting the other as you do. You are very gifted and I am so glad that you share your gifts so generously with others. Have a wonderful week!
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