a question on art....

[sorry user name taken.]

what classifies as ''art'' these days because i wasn't aware that art had to be explained or justified

Because I've started being creative again (good sign since the year I've had) and i even felt brave enough to posted my work up on another site but i got some strange comments back about my work.i was aware I'd get good and bad comments on the internet how ever i don't think its fair to call my art ''porn'' .___. ( i don't think you get trolls on art sites do you? )

its not extreme or x rated and its not even offensive

T_T

so what are your views on ''art''

 

[The Infamous Scamola]

Woha, where could I get my hands on some of this so-called "art" of yours?

I kid, I kid cos I love.

 

[bodyklok]

what classifies as 'art' these days because I wasn't aware that art had to be explained or justified.

Because I've started being creative again (good sign, since it's been a year since I have) and I even felt brave enough to posted my work up on another site but I got some strange comments back about my work. I was aware I'd get good and bad comments on the internet how ever I don't think its fair to call my art 'porn' .___. (I don't think you get trolls on art sites do you?)

its not extreme or x rated and its not even offensive

T_T

so what are your views on 'art'

Edited for clarity.

Well onbe could say that anything is art, but really it's all subjective. In my perosnal opinion art should stick to the natural world, though even thats difficult to define.

 

[goatzilla8463]

Art is really what the generally mass of idiots like.

If you send me some of your art, I'll rate it...........

 

[sorry user name taken.]

Woha, where could I get my hands on some of this so-called "art" of yours?

I kid, I kid cos I love.

if i said i was a guy they wouldn't of said anything like that =/

i would post some but i think I'd get banned...and i don't feel brave enough to now

 

[bodyklok]

Woha, where could I get my hands on some of this so-called "art" of yours?

I kid, I kid cos I love.

if I said I was a guy they wouldn't of said anything like that =/

I would post some but I think I'd get banned... and I don't feel brave enough to now.

I also would like to see this art... could you perhaps post a link?

 

[WrongSprite]

Woha, where could I get my hands on some of this so-called "art" of yours?

I kid, I kid cos I love.

if i said i was a guy they wouldn't of said anything like that =/

i would post some but i think I'd get banned...and i don't feel brave enough to now

Just link us to it.

 

[coldwarkid]

Art is, in my opinion as a pretentious middle-class snob, something that evokes thoughts or emotion within a person. So put it this way, your work has sparked opinion, therefore it's art.

I like to think of that explanation as my "get out of jail free" card when I produce a painting so mind-numbingly god awful, I can say "Oh well, I tried", but I'm sure your art is nowhere near as shite as mine.

 

[Cpt_Oblivious]

Art people generally seem to be arseholes or idiots. Or both.

You don't however.

 

[SmilingKitsune]

Art is an expression of your emotions and thoughts, it can convey a message, tell a story,
and inspire emotion in those who view it.
Art, whether it be a painting, a book or anything else, can change your view of the world in
general.
And more on topic, don't let a bunch of idiot's comments effect you artistic vision.

 

[slevin8989]

Woha, where could I get my hands on some of this so-called "art" of yours?

I kid, I kid cos I love.

if i said i was a guy they wouldn't of said anything like that =/

i would post some but i think I'd get banned...and i don't feel brave enough to now

If you want you're art rated you could message it to people who post here i'm pretty sure you won't get banned or you could put it in spoiler format and just put a beware sign that it might be explicit.
But on the subject about art. art is about perception if you belief it's art for you then it's art everyone has their own opinion but it should only matter what you think about it

 

[fix-the-spade]

( i don't think you get trolls on art sites do you? )

There are no more vicious Trolls than artists, every single one knows that their way is the best way and the right way...

Anyway, if you're posting art anywhere it never hurts to explain a little about the process and the ideas. Think about it from the perspective of someone viewing it, if they're just confronted by the image of a naked dude, wang and all, they'll instinctively think porn or hits trolling via porn.

Show some explanation and it gives the viewer a starting point to approach the image from. I realise that it's not always good to influence people's thinking about a piece of art, but for anything that isn't totally abstract it's something of a necessary evil.

 

[sorry user name taken.]

something that evokes thoughts or emotion within a person. So put it this way, your work has sparked opinion, therefore it's art.

so it is art?

because that's what i want lol i want to make very powerful that a picture or music can do that to any one..if I've done that then I'm happy

 

[Arrers]

Woha, where could I get my hands on some of this so-called "art" of yours?

I kid, I kid cos I love.

if i said i was a guy they wouldn't of said anything like that =/

i would post some but i think I'd get banned...and i don't feel brave enough to now

I think somone (Labarynth, I think) got away with posting her drawings of nudes, if that rallies your confidance.

 

[coldwarkid]

something that evokes thoughts or emotion within a person. So put it this way, your work has sparked opinion, therefore it's art.

so it is art?

because that's what i want lol i want to make very powerful that a picture or music can do that to any one..if I've done that then I'm happy

These people (I'm assuming, here, and God only knows I will look like a fool if I'm wrong, that these people have half a functioning brain) have thought about their comment before voicing it to you. If they've felt something because of your picture then, yes, it stands up to my (albeit flimsy) definition of art.

I'm now rather intrigued, any chance we could see said picture?

 

[sorry user name taken.]

Woha, where could I get my hands on some of this so-called "art" of yours?

I kid, I kid cos I love.

if i said i was a guy they wouldn't of said anything like that =/

i would post some but i think I'd get banned...and i don't feel brave enough to now

I think somone (Labarynth, I think) got away with posting her drawings of nudes, if that rallies your confidance.

not really lol ...

I'll try and post some stuff up..I'm not making a promises at all I'm also trying to break away from my manga style a focus or body positions...it has knocked my confidence a bit because I'm trying new stuff

 

[hamster mk 4]

To me art is some thing created to entertain other people. If you get this great idea in your head and you keep it to your self, that is not art. However if you share it with some one else with the intent of entertaining them, then that idea becomes art.

I am sure there are as many opinions on what defines art as there are people on the internet and mine is a very wide one. However it is important that the artist work with the intent of entertaining others, because if they don't it just reinforces all the negative artist stereo types that lead to people flaming you when you post your work.

On the topic of posting your work, you should lurk for a bit in the community before you post. Find out what the average quality of work is and how it is reacted to. Some sites have themes or inappropriate content standards which you will most certainly be flamed for if you violate.

Finally when posting on the internet, expect criticism. These people are not face to face with you and are not required to obey the niceties of your friends who view your art. Criticism is good for you. It can point out slip ups that you never really noticed.

 

[randommaster]

Anything can be art. Drawing a line in the sand is art. It may be simple and lazy, but it's art.

Technically, I think art is anything that has been created that is not necessary for survival. That's kind of broad, but I think it works.

The people who will disregard the work of others because they do not like it really just think of art as something they enjoy.

Ask people why they don't think of your work as art, and make them explain. Some people will criticize something because it's only a rough sketch, while others criticize the subject matter. Find what people do/don't like, then think about how to retain/change those things, but make sure to distiguish from things people may subjectively dislike, such as style or subject matter.

 

[Nmil-ek]

Creative acts against a way of expression, its nothing more don?t let dropout art college guys, wearing beanies, sipping coffee thinking that films like wonderland were deep tell you otherwise. Of course people are always influenced by personal tastes, e.g. I don?t think the Mona Lisa is that compelling, but that?s one in millions probably. Art can be expressive, creative, abstract when you start letting people trick you into believing there are conformities and regulations you have stopped being an artist, congratulations your now a "professional critic" massive air quotes.

Shortened if you like your work, your not plagiarising and having a good time don?t give a fuck what others say. People write for themselves, draw for themselves, paint etc start doing things for dipshit masses you'll find yourself depressed and doubting for no reason.

 

[Lullabye]

Art is an expression. Yes its subjective and so on and so forth. Some things society as a whole accepts as art and other things are more personnal. Art is like religion in that many people are a part of it, but its different for each individual.....and there is always at least one picture of a virgin getting sacrificed.