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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
“Don’t sketch what you know,” he said to me, “draw instead, what you see.” Familiarities breed misconception brain waves misdirection until round feet translate as flat; symmetry is lost in turned cheek nasal slope eclipses one eye greet. I know wh at I see < half of what I see “Don’t think with your head,” to me she said, “ instinctively use your gut instead for you know only half of wh at you see." [This message has been edited by miscellanea (06-19-2005 09:30 AM).] |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
Ahhh, I like this. Very good message, and such an artsy way of portraying it  Great work |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Thanks, T.A. I've recently begun drawing again, finding it's a challenge to fight that old brain of mine! It's established it's own perspective as to how to draw things, and now I have to turn the object inside out to rethink the perspective from which it's really seen! Not easy for me! Again, thanks for reading and responding. miscellanea |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
BRAVA! I love this! it is the way to see art from the heart |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
But....what if the things I see make me want to give up all art forever? What shall I draw then? ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Enjoyed this very much!!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." A. Brink |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this is pretty cool  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
neat write here I enjoyed the format and the message |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Midnitesun, It's great to see you again, and yes, I agree. The best art comes from the heart. Thanks for dropping by... miscellanea |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Ratleader, ? ! ? ! 'But....what if the things I see make me want to give up all art forever? What shall I draw then?' Paint emotion, if not realism. Then, the other will follow. Sometimes we just have to flush the oil out of the engine. Personally, Ed, I don't think one has the choice to give up art because its basis is innate. It is the way we express what we perceive, whether it be pleasant or displeasing. We have the choice in what medium we decide to use, for instance, charcoal, watercolor, words, or simply unspoken thought. Even if unspoken, the art is only dormant until it can excape. Art IS PERCEPTION. How does one refuse to excape our five or six senses? In other words, my good friend, it's there whether you want to pursue it or not! After I have seen one of your paintings and hundreds of your poems, I'd say that it wants to surface! Ed, drop me an e-mail. miscee |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Justbleu, Thanks for your kind response. I appreciate it. miscee Sea, I appreciate your kind response. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. miscee Passing Shadow, Glad you found it interesting. Thanks for visiting. miscee |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Yeah, I guess you're right....I'm stuck with it for good or ill. Still, sometimes I just get so goddam dejected I want to quit -- all of it, never ever paint -- or write -- again. I guess you'll know what I mean, it's not the art itself but what seems to come to me inescapably along with it, that turns me away. But it's in my blood now, and I guess it always will be. No point even thinking about quitting, because I know I won't....though I may not be posting my work at this site for a while. Whether I do or not (and I honestly don't know right now), I'll be here reading and perhaps dropping in comments on quality poems like this one. As I'm sure you could tell, this poem ~really~ hit me. Sometimes one brings you into focus quite unexpectedly, and it sure did. Thanks for your kind words here....and your kindness in every way. Now, back to the (alas, blank) drawing-board(S)...... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Miscee Very interesting and perceptive poem!  |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Ratleader, I'm glad this poem was meaningful to you. I almost didn't post it because I thought it lacked emotion, but the riddling part of me got the best of me, and I decided to post it afterall. (Incidently, the form was inspired by your creative formatting, and one of suthern's latest poems!) Now, dare you leave us when you know what an inspiration you are? (Well, I understand we all may need a time out now and then. For instance, I've had to set limits on the computer due to busy schedule, but hope to be on more in July.) I'll be looking forward to your occasional drop-ins at Piptalk. Taek care, Ratleader. If you do take a break, I'm sure you will be missed! your friend, cathy |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Martie, Thanks so much for stopping in to read. It means a lot to me. Have a great upcoming week! cathy |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've never been able to even draw a straight line... and don't even color within the lines well. *S* So thinking of myself as an artist was an alien concept... until an artist I respect beyond words reminded me that art comes in many forms... All that is a long-winded way of saying that your poem AND your wonderful responses have touched me deeply... thank you!! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You made me have a good mom-memory... with a bit of outside-the-line nudges... thank you for that, little one. See you soon! |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Cathy - you do Ohio proud with such wondeful poems - I am not sure what I see half whole or nothing - if measured by my ability to draw it then I see muddled and misshapen and unidentifiable - I enjoy what I see but the connection between eye brain heart and hand has never been good...love your poems - Paul |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
You are so clever, C! ....jo |
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