This page is a collaborative effort in creating an Ancient Artist Manifesto. Contribute your ideas by leaving a comment, and at the end of 2011 let's see what we produce. Everyone is welcome.
I don't believe society should have to learn a new language just to understand my art - Sue Smith
It's all about getting the colors right - Karl Benjamin
I want to see and make art that might not be flawlessly perfect (because machines are now doing that) but is much more humane, because it's made by the living - and so stands a chance of becoming a living work of art that will speak to future generations - Patrick Gracewood
My paintings all have stories to tell, although the stories are often best told as if heard indistinctly and half remembered; I love to know the tale my viewers actually spun for themeselves when seeing my work. - Margaret (Maggie) Sloan
I will paint it fresh each time, from scratch, and in the spirit of today - not yesterday, and certainly not guessing about tomorrow. - Susan G. Holland
I am 65 and so very grateful to be here with a smile and my story,my journey,It is,after all,the only truly unique thing about my work.I try to capture what is common to us all.
Posted by: Ronald Gillis | October 20, 2011 at 08:58 PM
Art is story telling. What happens to that little girl who goes into the woods? Or that boy who finds a magic plow? My paintings all have stories to tell, although the stories are often best told as if heard indistinctly and half remembered; I love to know the tale my viewers actually spun for themeselves when seeing my work.
Posted by: maggie | June 27, 2011 at 08:09 AM
You said, "I don't believe society should have to learn a new language just to understand my painting." That is a gold quote, Sue. I think it's a manifesto. - Casey Klahn
Posted by: sue smith | January 08, 2011 at 08:32 AM