You are right, simplicity allows to better connect. Today's world is so fast and all the things are so complex mostly that we unconsciously are looking for a retreat to give our brain a rest. I love this painting, i do not much about painting itself but this burnt feel looks nice and symbolizes in a way that we should spare ourselves, give urourselves a break not to burnout.
I enjoy it when people talk about what art means to them. I like how it can mean something personal and unique to each, and when discussed with others, it becomes more of a shared vision. Well put @bescouted!
I believe this is one of the reasons, while art so unpractical and irrational has been with human kind since the dawn of civilizations. We certainly need a treat and different angle from time to time to clean that tangled brain. Quite sadly so that many talented artists have to literally starve sometimes while providing this service to people throughout the ages. Why is that i do not know:)
Music and film certainly can move people en mass towards a shared vision. Painting is pretty much well one person at a time as they stand in front of the work. But, of course that effect can be multiplied through print, film/video and now the internet. So here we are on Steemit.
@kidsysco, one of the things I enjoy most about creating artwork, is hearing of the thoughts and emotions it inspires.
Hi @bescouted! Art is one of those wonderful things that you can enjoy and appreciate without having to understand how it works. The fact that artwork "works" for you or not is enough in itself. It is created to inspire an experience in you. So I am very pleased to hear my painting works for you. =)
I used to work as a web developer. I was good at my job, and was paid very well for my work. But, the freedom and simplicity of paint is a stronger call to me. I'm not staring at a screen for hours on end looking for a bug in the code, all the while the clock is ticking, or trying to solve other people's problems. Mix the paint, apply to canvas, and you see the immediate result. Marketing and selling the artwork is just as much work as hunting for new internet projects or clients, but I derive more satisfaction from people enjoying something created with my own hands. I guess it is the same feeling a musician or a stage actor has when they receive applause.
You are right. It's a journey not a destination what matters at the end of the day. And i did quite the opposite actually. I abandoned major part of photography to build a website for talented people. Su bugs and stuff you were talking about. But when i help someone to be discovered i get the same sensation as you've mentioned :)
Yes, its all about how to best be of service to ourselves so we can be at our best to be at service to others. Different strokes for different folks. =)
I help people in a different way now. My artwork gets them thinking and talking about what moves within them. So you're now helping people like me to help others. ;-)
Exactly :) Everybody has a path in a life he did not choose but that those him :) Will be looking forward to more of yiu work @leoplaw
Thank you @bescouted. May the road rise with you.
Same to you my friend.