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[chantico]

Sometimes I feel starved for want of discussion, mostly about art, and Art. It's strange to consider that I am in the middle of an incredibly creative social circle, and yet none of them draw/paint/sculpt/have any sort of investiture in the Fine Arts at all, or even any of the concepts of them. I'm at a stage in my work that I want to discuss, and I *need* to have valuable feedback from peers about my stuff. Sure . . . I can show people my illustrations, my pictures, and they can say "This is great!" or, if they have a good eye, "Well, something looks off . . . maybe this?"

But I can't get feedback about composition, or color interaction, or anatomy-- and I certainly can't get feedback about theme or influence or expression.

And even if I could bring this up with peopel around my, it's such a touchy subject . . . for all of the respect fringe creative projects get (gaming being a prime example), Art and the discussion there of is mostly just made fun of. I don't know . . . I doesn't help when at the slightest mention of Art the room erupts in guffaws. It's really fucking frustrating, because I want to be able to point out to people that the things they are laughing at really do have merit . . . but I don't have the words or the courage to speak them anyway.

I dunno. I guess . . . I guess my art at this stage isn't as much about the physical improvment and more about expression of ideas. And right now, I feel incredibly blocked up about expressing *anything*, whether through art, writing, or talking to people. I'm tired of being quiet but I have no one to talk to to break that. It's why I'm updating this more. Maybe it will help me be able to speak up some-- even if there isn't anyone to listen.

Comments

[tooth-and-claw.livejournal.com]

You are definitely someone that I think of when I talk art or speak about someone having a good eye-- you above anyone else (except Moon, strangely) are able to give me some critical evaluation of my stuff, and are willing to listen to me geek. I certainly don't place you into any of the above.

Still, I'm sure you understand when I say it's kind of like having your writing read by someone who loves books, and reads lots of books, but has never written something in their life. They are appreciative (and often know at least something about what they're discussing), but still lack the common experience. It doesn't make their opinion invalid, but . . . they just don't knwo the right parlance to explain what they see.

As far as ideas however, I'll be more than willing to bend your ear if I get the chance. Thank you.

[moonartemis76.livejournal.com]

strangely huh? ;)