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Originally Posted by Marvin Mattelson . . .
I don't think that the needs or interests of the portrait community are being served at all.
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I agree. Question is, what are the needs and interests of the portrait community? At one level, it
is about repetetive questions of what solvent to use, which brush is best. I think you're in a position to state authoritatively what would serve the portrait community.
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Originally Posted by Marvin Mattelson
To me, the portrait industry is awash in a sea of mediocrity and the sole purpose of the powers that be is to maintain the status quo . . . Beige rules.
. . . Artists are rebels by nature and need to be challenged. The biggest challenge here is not falling asleep at the keyboard.
I also blame some of the moderators who let their own personal agendas get in the way.
If it ain't broke don't fix it. It's broke!
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Those are good, challenging statements that should elicit some positive input as to how this forum might provide stimulaltion and real value for those who read here.
Enzie, for my part, there is a big difference between active, witty, passionate and even contentious exchanges in discussion that don't fall to the gutter level of ad hominem attack and rancor. Marvin and I had just such a spirited exchange last spring on the subject of materials, yet there is no ill will. (Hey, Marvin, I'm still serious about buying you that beer . . . but I never found you at Reston - what a crowd!)
This forum has been quite unique in maintaining reasonable decorum, yet allowing strong, opposing opinions to be posted. A lot of valuable information results from such exchanges. Nicey-nice Thumper-like chit-chat that "respects" all opinions to the point of levelling all to a subjective LCD is what fades to beige . . .