Art is created by two different types of artists. One type creates to share their feelings, the deep emotions that define who they are and how they think. Their art comes from the heart. Others create art strictly for the sale. They paint not from experience or passion, but to lay down colors and shapes which will have the highest chance of selling. Their favorite piece is whichever one sells first and a successful art show is judged by the thickness of their wallet. A true artist creates from the heart and is driven by a passion to create, not sell.
Young children who have not yet experienced greed, jealousy and competition are the best artists. Their work is not tampered with these interruptions. All work should be created for the family refrigerator and the price of each piece of work should be a smile.
Jefferson Elementary School in Carlsbad recently had their annual Beauty is… art show. The walls of the auditorium were scattered with amazing creations. Though we were asked to judge the art and pick pieces to advance to next stage, the art was far from being tainted by competition. Each piece was painted or illustrated free of the “rights and wrongs” of creating art for sale. The work was free and more natural. This show was by far one of our favorites of the year!
True art comes from the love of creating. True artist create for the love of their passions.
Thank you Jefferson Elementary School for the invitation. Many artists could learn a lot from your students!
Click HERE for childhood doodles by Bryan Snyder!
Which Jefferson Elementary piece is your favorite?
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