tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post6401239198777274613..comments2023-10-02T14:13:59.803+01:00Comments on The day to day life and thoughts of an artist,thinker and barstool philosopher: The Lost Axe and the Stolen SweetsRalphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099161160886274555noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-14363860105179422972010-02-18T23:53:37.245+00:002010-02-18T23:53:37.245+00:00Ralph, you are too kind! Just evolving ... who kn...Ralph, you are too kind! Just evolving ... who knows may get as good as you yet!!Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06097711103500084389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-79493282925131525642010-02-18T15:58:04.064+00:002010-02-18T15:58:04.064+00:00Go Look at this persons work on the site she menti...Go Look at this persons work on the site she mentions it is artwanted .com and her name is Ruby Lockett go see what she paints it is marvellousRalphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099161160886274555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-63459541108588324732010-02-18T13:52:19.050+00:002010-02-18T13:52:19.050+00:00On being judgemental and quick to criticize, to bl...On being judgemental and quick to criticize, to blame and to 'brand'. It is so easy to judge someone, so nice to be 'one-up'. Not for a moment realizing the impact of doing so. <br />In personal encounters I think it wisest to use a 'stand back' approach before labelling someone. Stand back and think what if that were me. The implications of being branded, the stigma it possesses can carry through life.<br /><br />Growing up in a small town where everyone knew everyone else we had one 'divorcee' a "dirty" word in the 40's and 50's. She and her son lived alone.....no friends, definitely no playmates; couldn't play with him after all his mother was a 'divorcee'. Never once did anyone bother to search for the truth; to ascertain even what occurrences in the life of this woman had brought her to this 'lowly' cast off state. Never once did anyone walk in her shoes. To find out who she really was, what she felt and whether the brand was justified.<br />In making judgements on others we need to be aware we do not have the insight of a compassionate and judicious judge. We haven't the skills to assess the 'crime', the validity of the 'crime', the consequences of the future we brand; perhaps destroying a life.<br />It is difficult, I think, to judge another artist's work. Artists are forever evolving, reaching, changing. The latest endeavour may not be what we expect of that artist.<br />Perhaps today's work of art does not stir or challenge in anyway.....then walk on by, save the comment for another day.<br />There is much content on artwanted which I consider not to be artistic in any form. I have no problem with these, simply ignore. But when an artist posts something I think astounding I usually look at the entire portfolio before making judgement. When that artist posts a mediocre I don't need to comment....judging on their earlier works, they know it to be so. If I can find nothing in technical talent or commend a new approach....leave the comment for another.<br />On a personal note; please do not post a comment on my art saying "pretty picture". I am not here to produce a 'pretty' picture and if that is all you see ..... tell me, say you don't understand, a far cry from previous, what were you attempting. Or say nothing...but not pretty.<br />If I cannot stir an emotion or sense of wonder then I don't deserve a comment.Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06097711103500084389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-49882260387774409532010-02-18T12:21:52.190+00:002010-02-18T12:21:52.190+00:00Actually you may be right Shona we often do things...Actually you may be right Shona we often do things we think are accidents but they are in fact very often happy accidents that we in part help to bring about.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099161160886274555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-56069907664646426192010-02-18T12:03:46.982+00:002010-02-18T12:03:46.982+00:00Ah but was it an actual accident or was it a perce...Ah but was it an actual accident or was it a perceived accident???? Shame cos I liked it, very colourful - dreams - black and white maybe not.Shonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147483636120509452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-33128719318116727682010-02-18T09:48:52.822+00:002010-02-18T09:48:52.822+00:00I am assured that dreams come in black and white. ...I am assured that dreams come in black and white. Splintered dreams no longer exists Shona that was one canvas that ound its way to the bin. Actually I had a bad accident with it I left it lying in the paint room and put my foot through it. As know I trust everybody until they give me cause not to trust them.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099161160886274555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252122811035264254.post-73250721232681134302010-02-18T09:26:05.137+00:002010-02-18T09:26:05.137+00:00What happened to 'splintered dreams'? Not...What happened to 'splintered dreams'? Not all dreams are in black and white. How easy it is to pigeon-hole someone, not everyone is as they seem. Friendship and loyalty can be found in so many different places but who can you trust nowadays?Shonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147483636120509452noreply@blogger.com