Originally posted on Substack “To be an artist means never to avert one’s eyes.” - Akira Kurosawa Paying attention to detail is one of the hidden secrets of any artist. It provides them the ability the “see” and interpret their surroundings or emotions of any subject in ways the viewer has yet to understand. La Crau w/ Peach Trees - Van Gogh Take, for instance, the following painting by Van Gogh....
Originally posted on Substack I’ve been reading through the book “Art & Fear” by David Bayles and Ted Orland. I thought I might share a few passages that I highlighted. that are good nuggets about pursuing art and the insecurities that come with it. The function of the overwhelming majority of your artwork is simply to teach you how to make the small fraction of your artwork that soars. One of the basic and difficult lessons every artist must learn is that even the failed pieces are essential....
Originally posted on Substack “The absence of limitations is the enemy of art.” - Orson Welles The discipline of trimming and waiting, the bonsai master takes the medium of the tree and molds it using wire as a way to encourage the shape of growth. Throughout the years he cuts, and prunes, sheers and replants and cuts some more. Once in a while he moves the tree to a new pot, sifting through the roots system looking for only the living and then places the bonsai back into position....
Originally posted on Substack “The Artist always has the masters in his eyes.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson What makes a good generative agent? It’s an interesting question, that I will scratch but the surface. However, I’ve gathered a list of general considerations from my observations of the generative arts. My intent is to discover and explore. Some of this comes from the pursuit of understanding… in an ironic way. For one, It is the pursuit which help build an eye for the different, and aesthetically pleasing....
Originally posted on Substack “The Artist always has the masters in his eyes.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Good Evening Friends! I’ve been busy starting a new job and trying to replatform as a way to ensure that the newsletter is in a format that can be accessible and more automated for me. Right now I have been using Substack, however I am wanting to create great content, and automate as much as possible....