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"Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity." 

– Plato

Labels: aesthetics, art, philosophy

The figure in and of itself, has been exhausted as a subject, and that to make it pertinent to psychology of today,  it has to be manipulated in some way.

The paradox of self- expression:
Express yourself more powerfully when you put aside thinking of yourself and simply concentrate on the problem.

Get rid of the space between the head and the hand.

The eye always knows more than it sees, this knowledge can heighten the artist's powers of perception to a point the can be more vividly communicated.

Anatomical knowldge must be assimilated and subordinated to an idea. No one actually wants, "realism", the figure  must be manipulated in some way.

Art making as a process of attaining "truth"
Truth is a process of attaining the nattanable truth, Truth is only a relic of precnceptions proven by a set of obvservations that requires faith on basic axioms.
(axioms= A statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.)

Reason forms the starting point, alike in the works of art and in works of nature.

Universities should be safe havens where ruthless examination of realities will not be distorted by the aim to please or inhibited by the risk displeasure.

"Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads." ~ Jung

Art reaches its greatest peak when devoid of self- consciousness. Freedom discovers man at the moment he loses concern over what impression he is making or about make.

The aim of art is to project on innervision into the world, to state in aesthetic creation  the deepest psychic and personal experiences  of a human being.

art reveals itself in psychic unerstanding of the inner essence of things and gives form to the relation of a man with nothing, with the nature of the absolute.

Art is an expression of life that transcends both time and space.

We must employ our souls through art to give a new form and a new meaning o nature or the world.

Art is never decoration or embellishment. Instead it is a work of enlightenment.
Art is a technique for acquiring liberty.


"All art comes from terrific failures and terrific needs that we al have. It's about difficulty being a self because one is neglected." ~ Luois Burgeous

Labels: art, philosophy

“If you are waiting for anything in order to live and love without holding back, then you suffer. Every moment is the most important moment of your life. No future time is better than now to let down your guard and love.”

—	David Deida

Labels: david deida, philosophy

I study a lot of philosophy behind martial art. The Art in Martial art can apply to any art.

This is based on the "Art of Peace" by Morihei Ueshiba re-written to emphasize the how it applied to visual art.

1. Art begins with you. Work on yourself to work on you art. Everyone has a talent that can be refined; a skill that can be trained. A path to follow. YOu are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity & create a masterpiece. Create art in your life, then apply it to everything in your life.

2. One does not need money, schooling or permission to create art. Your studio is right where you are standing, and that is the place to start.

3. All inspiration originates from one source and everything is related as a family.

4. Leave behead all self-centered thought, pretty desires, and doubt. Those who are possessed by nothing posses everything.

14. Everything is your teacher.

23. Art is not easy, It's a fight to the finish, slaying insecurities and falsehoods within.

37. We are different from artists o fhb east. But do into totally forget old traditions. Absorb old traditions with new materials. Build on classic principles with fresh forms.

38. Daily practices brings mastery. Do not concern yourself with opinions of others. Keep your mind set on your own. Embrace and learn from everything.

39. Keep working and you will be a better person. Your only desire will be for better art.

40. Day after day. Make art. Refine your technique. Empty yourself of everything. This is the discipline of the artist.

51. There is no contest. You are in competition with nobody. Defeat/ failure only happens when you give up.

70. Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing . Bravely face whatever the Universe offers.

73. Life itself i s atrial. Art allows you to observe and figure out yourself which helps when facing the greatest challenges in life. Transcend the realm of life and death, and you will be able to make your way calmly and safely through any crisis that confronts you.

74. Be grateful even for the hardship, setbacks, and bad people. Dealing with such experiences offers inspiration.

75. Disappointment is the key to success. Each mistake teaches us something, and it's an opportunity to begin again smarter.

76. Sometimes the whole Universe seems out to get you; at such critical times concentrate on your art. Unite your mind and your technique, do not let your mind waver.

94. Progress comes to those who make art everyday. Practice and rain. The reliance of "secret techniques" and shortcuts will get you nowhere.

95. cast aside any limiting thoughts. Empty yourself of everything. Stand in the midst of everything and observe. Inspiration will come.

102. Ultimately you must forget about style; the further you progress, the fewer teachers there are. The great path is really no path.



Master artists would not be ashamed of low status, but they should be ashamed of not making art.

Labels: philosophy

Ultimately, you must forget about technique (or style). The further you progress, the fewer teachers there are. The Great Path is really NO PATH.
~ Ueshiba Morihei
(Art of Peace)

Labels: martial arts, philosophy