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What does it take to be an artist?, by daz205 on Sept 25, 2009 20:06:53 GMT 1, I know I'll be hated and flames for this, but it is to provoke discussion and no offence is ment.
What does it take to be an artist?
Skills honed through art school, years studying the masters and various styles throughout the ages?
An idea and the ability to carry out your vision, even if it's not you that produces the final piece ala hirst, banksy, even micheal Angelo ?
Or is it just plain old publicity, propaganda and the will to succeed?
Hopefully this will generate discussion and not hate.
I know I'll be hated and flames for this, but it is to provoke discussion and no offence is ment.
What does it take to be an artist?
Skills honed through art school, years studying the masters and various styles throughout the ages?
An idea and the ability to carry out your vision, even if it's not you that produces the final piece ala hirst, banksy, even micheal Angelo ?
Or is it just plain old publicity, propaganda and the will to succeed?
Hopefully this will generate discussion and not hate.
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What does it take to be an artist?, by wizzy on Sept 25, 2009 20:09:47 GMT 1, Pens definitely, or pencils i suppose......... and brushes. Thats a hard question Daz!, some kind of Artistic ability helps i reckon?or maybe not!.
Pens definitely, or pencils i suppose......... and brushes. Thats a hard question Daz!, some kind of Artistic ability helps i reckon?or maybe not!.
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What does it take to be an artist?, by daz205 on Sept 25, 2009 20:13:30 GMT 1, But is it artistic ability or the ability to convince others you're artistic?
But is it artistic ability or the ability to convince others you're artistic?
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elwheel
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What does it take to be an artist?, by elwheel on Sept 25, 2009 20:50:46 GMT 1, There are only two things it takes to be an artist.
1. You must declare/accept/define that you are an artist
2. You must declare/accept/define that your creations/outputs are art
Thats it in a nutshell.
There are only two things it takes to be an artist.
1. You must declare/accept/define that you are an artist
2. You must declare/accept/define that your creations/outputs are art
Thats it in a nutshell.
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Michael Jacob
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What does it take to be an artist?, by Michael Jacob on Sept 25, 2009 20:51:33 GMT 1, ability to handle rejection. 
The best part of art is that anyone can do it. Heres my humorous viewpoint. Art is what you show your mom. Your mom will love everything you do. Take that same piece of art and let the public critic it... thats when you become an artist.
ps another perspective... you become an artist when someone will spend their hard earned money on your art.
ability to handle rejection. The best part of art is that anyone can do it. Heres my humorous viewpoint. Art is what you show your mom. Your mom will love everything you do. Take that same piece of art and let the public critic it... thats when you become an artist. ps another perspective... you become an artist when someone will spend their hard earned money on your art. |
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What does it take to be an artist?, by olivier on Sept 25, 2009 20:59:08 GMT 1, it takes absolutely nothing.
we are all artists already.
it takes absolutely nothing.
we are all artists already.
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What does it take to be an artist?, by daz205 on Sept 25, 2009 21:02:02 GMT 1, There are only two things it takes to be an artist. 1. You must declare/accept/define that you are an artist 2. You must declare/accept/define that your creations/outputs are art Thats it in a nutshell.
what an excelent post!
There are only two things it takes to be an artist. 1. You must declare/accept/define that you are an artist 2. You must declare/accept/define that your creations/outputs are art Thats it in a nutshell. what an excelent post! |
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neale
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What does it take to be an artist?, by neale on Sept 25, 2009 21:04:26 GMT 1, you need 15 minutes of fame
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What does it take to be an artist?, by wizzy on Sept 25, 2009 21:09:31 GMT 1, Yes Neale, and a funny hat, and preferably clients who will buy your works.
Yes Neale, and a funny hat, and preferably clients who will buy your works.
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What does it take to be an artist?, by Deleted on Sept 25, 2009 21:20:01 GMT 1, .... and preferably clients who will buy your works.
That must be the lowest of priorities for a real artist! (the kind of artist that only produce number 1 prints ofcourse!)
.... and preferably clients who will buy your works. That must be the lowest of priorities for a real artist! (the kind of artist that only produce number 1 prints ofcourse!) |
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What does it take to be an artist?, by Oliver Winconek on Sept 25, 2009 21:28:51 GMT 1, Really don't think it matters about qualifications, you've either got it or you haven't, sure, Artistic skills can be nurtured and taught to some extent but that doesn't make you an Artist.
Also depends what you mean by Artist? Do you mean to be a successful Artist or just on a basic level? If the latter is the case then really anyone can call themselves one
Really don't think it matters about qualifications, you've either got it or you haven't, sure, Artistic skills can be nurtured and taught to some extent but that doesn't make you an Artist.
Also depends what you mean by Artist? Do you mean to be a successful Artist or just on a basic level? If the latter is the case then really anyone can call themselves one
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What does it take to be an artist?, by wizzy on Sept 25, 2009 21:57:19 GMT 1, .... and preferably clients who will buy your works. That must be the lowest of priorities for a real artist! (the kind of artist that only produce number 1 prints ofcourse!)
Not me Jopkop! i would want to be an Artist that made shedloads from a few squiggles me, New car? squiggle, New kitchen? squiggle, Home extension? squiggle squiggle. 
.... and preferably clients who will buy your works. That must be the lowest of priorities for a real artist! (the kind of artist that only produce number 1 prints ofcourse!) Not me Jopkop! i would want to be an Artist that made shedloads from a few squiggles me, New car? squiggle, New kitchen? squiggle, Home extension? squiggle squiggle. |
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What does it take to be an artist?, by monkeyballs on Sept 25, 2009 22:01:43 GMT 1, if you have a desire to create, you are an artist. Whether you can actually create what's in your mind directly relates to how frustrated an artist you are.
if you have a desire to create, you are an artist. Whether you can actually create what's in your mind directly relates to how frustrated an artist you are.
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Michael Jacob
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What does it take to be an artist?, by Michael Jacob on Sept 25, 2009 22:19:49 GMT 1, good post monkeyballs!
good post monkeyballs!
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What does it take to be an artist?, by futureworldleaders on Sept 26, 2009 8:54:31 GMT 1, "here's one chord, here's two more, now form your own band"
"here's one chord, here's two more, now form your own band"
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What does it take to be an artist?, by Martin Whatson on Sept 26, 2009 9:45:25 GMT 1,
But keep in mind, there is both good and bad artists!!
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Karl Read
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What does it take to be an artist?, by Karl Read on Sept 26, 2009 10:31:56 GMT 1, IMO. Anyone can be an artist, it's not about money or fame. It's something you feel compelled to do for the love of creating. Simple as that! The question that needs to be asked is what makes a successful artist? Now that could be measured by a number of factors.
IMO. Anyone can be an artist, it's not about money or fame. It's something you feel compelled to do for the love of creating. Simple as that! The question that needs to be asked is what makes a successful artist? Now that could be measured by a number of factors.
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hlarmy
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What does it take to be an artist?, by hlarmy on Sept 26, 2009 10:40:42 GMT 1, IMO. Anyone can be an artist, it's not about money or fame. It's something you feel compelled to do for the love of creating. Simple as that! The question that needs to be asked is what makes a successful artist? Now that could be measured by a number of factors.
What factors do you think makes a successful artist Banksee?
IMO. Anyone can be an artist, it's not about money or fame. It's something you feel compelled to do for the love of creating. Simple as that! The question that needs to be asked is what makes a successful artist? Now that could be measured by a number of factors. What factors do you think makes a successful artist Banksee? |
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What does it take to be an artist?, by crazyarsemother on Sept 26, 2009 10:45:19 GMT 1, 12 fingers and a very understanding partner
12 fingers and a very understanding partner
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What does it take to be an artist?, by wizzy on Sept 26, 2009 10:51:00 GMT 1, Is that twelve of your own fingers James? or just twelve random non matching fingers in a bag or a box or summat? what and Debbie Magee as well?. So to summarise, all it takes to be an Artist is Debbie Magee holding a box full of other peoples fingers, should she be whistling?.
Is that twelve of your own fingers James? or just twelve random non matching fingers in a bag or a box or summat? what and Debbie Magee as well?. So to summarise, all it takes to be an Artist is Debbie Magee holding a box full of other peoples fingers, should she be whistling?.
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What does it take to be an artist?, by spiiiiiike on Sept 26, 2009 11:09:16 GMT 1, Seems it's the Banksy Forum, here goes...all you need to be an artist is a printer, a blade, some spray, a pre - made canvas and then someone with ยฃ35 to pay for the final result.
Thats it really.
Seems it's the Banksy Forum, here goes...all you need to be an artist is a printer, a blade, some spray, a pre - made canvas and then someone with ยฃ35 to pay for the final result.
Thats it really.
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What does it take to be an artist?, by daz205 on Sept 26, 2009 11:28:48 GMT 1, Seems it's the Banksy Forum, here goes...all you need to be an artist is a printer, a blade, some spray, a pre - made canvas and then someone with ยฃ35 to pay for the final result. Thats it really.
but to be a better artist you need the above and a camera, take a picture of the original and sell 100 prints of the photo for ยฃ35 each that will then make the original worth ยฃ1000
Seems it's the Banksy Forum, here goes...all you need to be an artist is a printer, a blade, some spray, a pre - made canvas and then someone with ยฃ35 to pay for the final result. Thats it really. but to be a better artist you need the above and a camera, take a picture of the original and sell 100 prints of the photo for ยฃ35 each that will then make the original worth ยฃ1000 |
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What does it take to be an artist?, by They call me Stephen on Sept 26, 2009 12:03:44 GMT 1, Anyone with the will to create is an artist in my eyes.
The ability to relay this will and produce your thoughts, regardless of means, demonstrates talent.
The understanding of pr and ability to use this to your benefit determines how successful you are.
Anyone with the will to create is an artist in my eyes.
The ability to relay this will and produce your thoughts, regardless of means, demonstrates talent.
The understanding of pr and ability to use this to your benefit determines how successful you are.
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Karl Read
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What does it take to be an artist?, by Karl Read on Sept 26, 2009 13:58:07 GMT 1, IMO. Anyone can be an artist, it's not about money or fame. It's something you feel compelled to do for the love of creating. Simple as that! The question that needs to be asked is what makes a successful artist? Now that could be measured by a number of factors. What factors do you think makes a successful artist Banksee?
Wow, now thats a hard question, an answer that you could probably keep adding to as well. I guess you have to define what makes an artist successful too? One that has mass fame and fortune? Or just someone who is making a steady living out of their passion? Lets not forget all those brilliant artists that didnt get any recognition untill they died. I guess for me what makes an artist successful, is someone who can make a living from their art.
When you start looking at artists that succeed on a much bigger scale, it seams to be those that follow what they really believe in and what "they" want to create. Take the urban/street art (whatever) you want to call it scene, the guys that are doing well are the ones that have their own original style. Yes i realise that they too have had significant influences to their work from other artists but they are the ones that are succesful. There are a bunch of artists in this scence that are good but they are never are gonna make it big because they are just a weaker or more watered down version from someone else, until they find their own way of course.
I think hype (PR), what gallery they are signed up to, even secondary market sales can have an effect on their perception in the public eye. I guess good artists can come up with a unique style, angle, perspective, humour, subject matter, composistion etc etc etc without being seen as churning out the "same old" stuff constantly. Well thats my take on it a little and im sure il think of something else in a minute but im sure you guys can explain it better than me anyway.
IMO. Anyone can be an artist, it's not about money or fame. It's something you feel compelled to do for the love of creating. Simple as that! The question that needs to be asked is what makes a successful artist? Now that could be measured by a number of factors. What factors do you think makes a successful artist Banksee? Wow, now thats a hard question, an answer that you could probably keep adding to as well. I guess you have to define what makes an artist successful too? One that has mass fame and fortune? Or just someone who is making a steady living out of their passion? Lets not forget all those brilliant artists that didnt get any recognition untill they died. I guess for me what makes an artist successful, is someone who can make a living from their art. When you start looking at artists that succeed on a much bigger scale, it seams to be those that follow what they really believe in and what "they" want to create. Take the urban/street art (whatever) you want to call it scene, the guys that are doing well are the ones that have their own original style. Yes i realise that they too have had significant influences to their work from other artists but they are the ones that are succesful. There are a bunch of artists in this scence that are good but they are never are gonna make it big because they are just a weaker or more watered down version from someone else, until they find their own way of course. I think hype (PR), what gallery they are signed up to, even secondary market sales can have an effect on their perception in the public eye. I guess good artists can come up with a unique style, angle, perspective, humour, subject matter, composistion etc etc etc without being seen as churning out the "same old" stuff constantly. Well thats my take on it a little and im sure il think of something else in a minute but im sure you guys can explain it better than me anyway. |
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What does it take to be an artist?, by moleman on Sept 26, 2009 15:47:38 GMT 1, i got asked to make a bit for a friends daughter which i did to the best of my ability.
I made a pecil sketch on canvas now although it looked good (to me) it was not my style.
Unfortunatly for me my skills are chaos and breacking hings and mess. However i see good art as a detailed picture with skill and depth so i dont make the art i want to make i make the art i tink i should or would like to make. Inevitably i fail because im not a good enough artist to make a replete or an adam smiith.
However part 2 i have never tried to make a remi rough or a rourke splatter picture (which maybe very hard) but deep down i love them but that piece of me that buys art wants to buy some thing that took time and looks like some thing i could not match.
I think thats why when i see a broks leer piece i think what the fuck is that all about but at the end of the day they sell for more than my ยฃ5 molemans.
i got asked to make a bit for a friends daughter which i did to the best of my ability.
I made a pecil sketch on canvas now although it looked good (to me) it was not my style.
Unfortunatly for me my skills are chaos and breacking hings and mess. However i see good art as a detailed picture with skill and depth so i dont make the art i want to make i make the art i tink i should or would like to make. Inevitably i fail because im not a good enough artist to make a replete or an adam smiith.
However part 2 i have never tried to make a remi rough or a rourke splatter picture (which maybe very hard) but deep down i love them but that piece of me that buys art wants to buy some thing that took time and looks like some thing i could not match.
I think thats why when i see a broks leer piece i think what the fuck is that all about but at the end of the day they sell for more than my ยฃ5 molemans.
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What does it take to be an artist?, by curiousgeorge on Sept 26, 2009 17:18:18 GMT 1, Being able to put creative thoughts onto chosen medium, and more importantly the will to succeed
In summary
Ability and persistence
Being able to put creative thoughts onto chosen medium, and more importantly the will to succeed
In summary
Ability and persistence
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What does it take to be an artist?, by remirough on Sept 26, 2009 18:14:49 GMT 1, i'd ask around for you but all the decent ones are dead...
i'd ask around for you but all the decent ones are dead...
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What does it take to be an artist?, by crazyarsemother on Sept 26, 2009 22:14:15 GMT 1, Is that twelve of your own fingers James? or just twelve random non matching fingers in a bag or a box or summat? what and Debbie Magee as well?. So to summarise, all it takes to be an Artist is Debbie Magee holding a box full of other peoples fingers, should she be whistling?.
any twelve. Debbie's are good.
Its an impossible question really but you know my answer to all impossible art questions
integrity integrity integrity.
Is that twelve of your own fingers James? or just twelve random non matching fingers in a bag or a box or summat? what and Debbie Magee as well?. So to summarise, all it takes to be an Artist is Debbie Magee holding a box full of other peoples fingers, should she be whistling?. any twelve. Debbie's are good. Its an impossible question really but you know my answer to all impossible art questions integrity integrity integrity. |
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What does it take to be an artist?, by moleman on Sept 26, 2009 23:48:48 GMT 1, i live in norfolf 12 figers are the norm
i live in norfolf 12 figers are the norm
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What does it take to be an artist?, by jamieshaw on Sept 27, 2009 20:12:14 GMT 1, I don't have a choice, if I don't paint I get the shakes, I get depressed, lazy, ignorant... literally!
but I think everyone has the choice to be an artist if they want. It just takes a little sincerity.
or as James Baker said, integrity!
Otherwise you'll be lost in the masses and never really experience those brilliant moments in the depths of the night where you're literally thinking in paint, no words just colours and textures and shapes and movement, and it makes the most profound sense you'll ever know.
I don't have a choice, if I don't paint I get the shakes, I get depressed, lazy, ignorant... literally!
but I think everyone has the choice to be an artist if they want. It just takes a little sincerity.
or as James Baker said, integrity!
Otherwise you'll be lost in the masses and never really experience those brilliant moments in the depths of the night where you're literally thinking in paint, no words just colours and textures and shapes and movement, and it makes the most profound sense you'll ever know.
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