Just gotta share this: human creativity knows no bounds. https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/this-artist-recycles-old-computer-keys-into-famous-paintings/vi-BB14b2Ak?ocid=msedgntp
Opal’s assertion that her painting is better than it looks is reminiscent of a quote attributed to Bill Nye, a Philadelphia newspaper columnist, whose short review of Richard Wagner’s compositions was, “Wagner’s music, I have been informed, is really much better than it sounds.”
“My paintings are better than they look” as indication of “subtlety” in art puts me in mind of Jackson Pollack. I’m told by those who should know that they are “masterpieces.” But to me, they still look like old dropcloths from painting the garage.
Art class was not my forte. Even my art teacher said she couldn’t believe I could not draw the stuff she wanted us too. So I was allowed just to do pics of colors blended or clouds.
Wilde Bill almost 4 years ago
Sure. Let’s go with that.
wiatr almost 4 years ago
Opal has taken the optimistic path. She might be correct.
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault almost 4 years ago
In that case, I may be subtle!!
Kwen almost 4 years ago
Just call it “modern” and you’ll go from subtle to genius…
iggyman almost 4 years ago
Beauty IS in the eye of the beholder!
GovernorOfCalisota {LoveBozobyFoxo} Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Are you enjoying painting them? If so, that’s enough. :)
jpayne4040 almost 4 years ago
It could mean it takes a second or even a third look to appreciate painting. Yeah, we’ll go with that. (-:
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
As Tommy Flanagan would have said “Yeah, that’s the ticket!”
Breadboard almost 4 years ago
Opal you need to do an Earl painting !
Zebrastripes almost 4 years ago
Ok Opal…if you say so…OY
Jeff0811 almost 4 years ago
You will appreciate the talent more after a couple of glasses of subtle wine.
1953Baby almost 4 years ago
Just gotta share this: human creativity knows no bounds. https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/this-artist-recycles-old-computer-keys-into-famous-paintings/vi-BB14b2Ak?ocid=msedgntp
ksu71 almost 4 years ago
Hey my singing might be subtle. Maybe it’s better than it sounds.
khjalmarj almost 4 years ago
Similar to Mark Twain’s comment on Wagner: “His music is better than it sounds.”(My response: “No, it isn’t.”)
VICTOR PROULX almost 4 years ago
Great line
Charles Hoeft almost 4 years ago
Go along with that Earl if you know what’s good for you.
oldlady07 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Have tried painting, didn’t appear I had any actual talent. But after that banana duct tape thing, I might try again in a different style.
Linguist almost 4 years ago
Just stick a whoppingly high price tag on it, Opal. They’ll think you’re a subtle genius!
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Opal’s assertion that her painting is better than it looks is reminiscent of a quote attributed to Bill Nye, a Philadelphia newspaper columnist, whose short review of Richard Wagner’s compositions was, “Wagner’s music, I have been informed, is really much better than it sounds.”
zeexenon almost 4 years ago
Poor old gal is suffering from Anamorphosis.
Bookworm almost 4 years ago
“My paintings are better than they look” as indication of “subtlety” in art puts me in mind of Jackson Pollack. I’m told by those who should know that they are “masterpieces.” But to me, they still look like old dropcloths from painting the garage.
cuzinron47 almost 4 years ago
“I think he said it’s hard to define.” “No, he said it’s hard to FINE.”
PPMKS almost 4 years ago
An art instructor once said that paintings should not be an exact replica of the subject. If that’s what you want, take a picture.
Zykoic almost 4 years ago
Empathic resonance.
whenlifewassimpler almost 4 years ago
Art class was not my forte. Even my art teacher said she couldn’t believe I could not draw the stuff she wanted us too. So I was allowed just to do pics of colors blended or clouds.
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
I’d be pleased if someone said my artistic talent was… subtle… because to the disinterested outside observer, it’s clearly not even that good.