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What’s shakin’ at Rodzart 10-10-2009

October 10, 2009 on 3:00 pm | In Da Newz from Rod | No Comments

What’s shakin’ at Rodzart 10-10-2009

Hi Folks. I hope everyone has had a good week.

Sorry about missing the blog last week. I had a bunch of medical related stuff, so there
really wasn’t much to talk about.

Now for this week. I did finish three paintings this week. Two are still drying so I’ll get
them photographed and posted for you next week. The other is Expression 957

It’s been so hot this past week than the paint, both acrylic and oil are really taking a long time to dry.

On a happy note, Fella’s Mom came home from the hospital last Tuesday, and they were reunited.
We’ll miss the little guy in the studio, but he’s got a bigger responsibility right now.

Every one in a while I like to visit my philosophy on art in general, since it does have an influence in my work.
I feel, personally, that there is no good or bad art, there is simply art you like, or art you don’t like. For the art you like, support it. For the art you don’t like, ignore it.
No one is “qualified” to force their opinions on other people, I don’t care how many degrees they have.

There’s a lot of work out there which; I may not care for the subject matter; but I can find something to admire in the execution.
A good example might be what’s called lowbrow art. While, sometimes I may not care for the subject matter, I can admire the magnificent pen and ink work. Life’s just too short to let some snooty ahhhteest tell you whats good or bad. Decide for yourself.

Fortunately, the “information age” has given us all access to art that we would never have had before.
We’re not totally dependent on galleries and museums to decide what we should see anymore.
People have direct access to thousands of self-representing artists who would otherwise be ignored by the “art establishment”. So, if you’re looking for art, try some of the sites I list on this blog. Sure, I want you to buy my work, but if you don’t see anything of mine that you like, look around the sites a little. There’s a lot of really good art out there to be had.

While we’re on the subject though, starving dogs is NOT ART, cutting cows in half is NOT ART; that is simply sadism. Wantonly harming any sentient being is wrong; trying to call it art is an insult to all Artists and just plain wrong.

Looks like I’ve gotten my two-cents in for this week, next week I’ll pontificate more on non-representational art.

He ’s some links to remember:

For original paintings, just email me at info@rodzart.com
For original paintings sold at auction go to:
http://www.artbyus.com/auctions.php?a=6&b=85

Original works on paper can also be purchased at:
http://rodzart.etsy.com

To buy prints on paper or canvas, mouse pads, mugs, refrigerator magnets, puzzles, etc. check out:
http://www.artwanted.com/rodzart
http://rodzart2.deviantart.com/gallery/

To obtain fine art prints, framed or unframed:
http://rod-schneider.fineartamerica.com

I’m also on Twitter http://twitter.com/Rodzart,
Myspace http://myspace.com/rodzart and
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/rodzart