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Creativity and the Definition of Art

by delta | Apr 22, 2013 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View

“Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” I’ve been saying this for many years as a teacher. The idea that giving ourselves total freedom to do anything at all and calling it art, may sound absurd, but...

Madness and Art

by delta | Apr 17, 2013 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View

In his turn, in a letter to a friend, composer Zelter from Berlin, Goethe let him know of his meeting with Beethoven: “I met Beethoven. His talent astonished me; nevertheless, he unfortunately has a tumultuous personality, which is not completely wrong in...

Fear and Bravery

by delta | Apr 4, 2013 | Motivational, Uncategorized, World View

Fear and Bravery Fear is nothing more than an opportunity for bravery. Every time we are brave we are a hero to ourselves and others. rm There was a father and a son. The father, cold and afraid, herded onto a rugged ship with other brave...

Be a Con Artist

by delta | Mar 27, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View

“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” Pablo Picasso Here’s the ugly truth about being an artist. Actually, its not really so ugly, once you get over the initial shock. It’s your job to convince me, the art...

NETI, the UNscene

by delta | Mar 26, 2013 | Uncategorized

Hi, I’m Robert Maniscalco, NETI’s Doppelganger, reporting to you today to assure you the world continues to turn on it’s axis (access). Thankfully, for some, NETI has gone unscene for quite some time. Let me paint the unscene this way: “NETI...

Quick Sketch Deal

by delta | Mar 7, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Uncategorized

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. Aristotle I really enjoy sketching quickly. The time element is exciting to me. Here’s your chance to get some sketching time with me. Here’s where...

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