[IBC] Are you serious, fine art etc
I love the discussions that go on here, the free exchange of
ideas, even the occasional grumpy dissenter who stirs the pot. I'm a novice, but "serious" bonsai enthusiast - I like that word best; two definitions of this word I have come across are "inspired by God" or "mad", the both of which describe me :-). Welcome to the sport of bonsai. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Our life is frittered away by detail . . . . Simplify! Simplify. -- Henry David Thoreau - Walden ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Are you serious, fine art etc
You hit the nail on the head! Serious & Fun are the key words. You might
add Pain & Laughter if you like. Wecome to IBC. Marty ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Quinan" To: Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 8:38 PM Subject: [IBC] Are you serious, fine art etc I love the discussions that go on here, the free exchange of ideas, even the occasional grumpy dissenter who stirs the pot. I'm a novice, but "serious" bonsai enthusiast - I like that word best; two definitions of this word I have come across are "inspired by God" or "mad", the both of which describe me :-). I like the gentle humour that Iris, Jim and others use. I got into this because I wanted a hobby that would engage my mind, enrich my spirit, keep my hands busy and give me some pleasure and some fun (ok, and pain, frustration and a bit of worry). The point is, ultimately for me this is supposed to be fun. I'm not saying not a lot of hard work either, or not to be serious about it, but If it aint fun I aint gonna do it. I fell into that trap some time ago with Tai Chi. Having done martial arts in the past, when I started doing Tai Chi I was waaaayyyyy too serious about the forms and patterns and missed the whole point of the exercise - to enjoy it and have fun. It ruined a beautiful and peaceful pastime for me, and I ended up giving it away. I see here an opportunity to interact with and pick the brains of some (IMHO) very experienced and talented people. I take every opportunity I can to do that - helps me learn and grow as a person, and reminds me that as smart as I may think I am, I know bugger all about anything really, and that is good for me. As far as art goes, I'll just say one thing - art is anything that speaks to or touches the soul of a person - doesn't matter if its the artist or a spectator. All art is born of the spirit. Intellect has absolutely nothing to do with it. If I have to think about it, it aint art. I I feel it, it is. Recognition by peers, critics, experts (I was told ex is a has-been, spurt a drip under pressure BTW) is irrelevant. Having given my 2 bob's worth, I'll shut up now. Cheers James ************************************************** ************************** **** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ************************** **** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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