Visitors' poll

[Enzie Shahmiri]

My earlier post wasn't intended to muse about why people generally may be reluctant to join and participate, but only to respond to the narrower tacit inquiry as to why the Forum doesn't make an effort to have a greater number of "big names" on staff.

I think you made some really good points there. I just wanted to add the flip side of it and point out benefits.

You are absolutely right Sharon! I think regardless how much time any given person has, weather moderator or forum member, we all need to remember that no one gets paid here, everyone has time restrictions (some more than others) and what is being shared is on a voluntary basis. Something that is easily forgotten, but needs to be respected, never the less. We just need more volunteers!

[Linda Brandon]

Geesh, Sharon.
I am aghast. I am not that nice. All I do is paint. You too, I know!

Anyway, I made the highbrow comment to pique Marvin, who is not even reading this thread.

Moi! A second tier portrait painter! Now you tell me.

Seriously - if we worry about judgment - whether we will be deemed Major, Minor or Mediocre, by other artists, bored internet surfers, art critics, the marketplace or history - dear God, does that ever get in the way of getting good work done. I don't care at this point in life whether I'm "good" or not, I'm just trying to create paintings that I like.

And Enzie, you sure are stepping up to the bat - thank you for all your contributions to this place!

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Linda, it's my pleasure!

[Chris Saper]

Linda,

Me too. I have a collision of worlds , as I know you do as well--

this commission world is unto itself,

[Sharon Knettell]

Originally Posted by Chris Saper

Linda,

Me too. I have a collision of worlds , as I know you do as well--

this commission world is unto itself,

From another talented moderator who has been tremendously generous with her time.

Yes, you belong to the client until the picture is finished.

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Linda Brandon

Seriously - if we worry about judgment - whether we will be deemed Major, Minor or Mediocre, by other artists, bored internet surfers, art critics, the marketplace or history - dear God, does that ever get in the way of getting good work done. I don't care at this point in life whether I'm "good" or not, I'm just trying to create paintings that I like!

Well said, Linda,

that's excactly the way to think, this has become my "excuse" and way of making peace with art history.

I don't believe that good art can derive from anywhere else than your own heart.

One can learn from others but it's the personal touch that makes it art.

If this topic is still about - daring to enter and participate on the forum - I'd say, that's the attitude