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by Symbeline on August 11th, 2009
Enjoying it.
by Marguerite on August 23rd, 2009
The need to express yourself through your art.
by pebblez_703 on August 12th, 2009
a wild imagination.
by rosie on August 11th, 2009
Creativity
by Pecks bad boy on August 11th, 2009
"The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure. - Mikhail Baryshnikov"
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by Roaring on August 11th, 2009
The manifest Art!
by RC loves ice cream on August 11th, 2009
Creativity. Without it, even if you have a lot of talent, you're not an artist.
by Anonymous on August 11th, 2009
Having passion for your artistry.
by Maya on August 22nd, 2009
An artist is a craftsperson who doesnt stop at creating something that is simply pretty, wonderful, interesting or well made etc. An artist continously pushes forward into the unknown looking for new ways to express 'ideas'. The idea is the concept behind the work and comes first.The artist then uses whatever medium is necessary to put his idea forward to best convey to his audience that which he wishes to say. Most artists wish to provoke their audience into deeper thinking through the work.
by Takei-Shihan on August 12th, 2009
Their art, along with their ability and desire to create the art.
by temporary name on August 12th, 2009
-Ability
-Personal drive for expression of ideas
-Personal drive to improve and continue to build one's skills
-People skills; the ability to present your ideas and communicate with others
Without any of these, I would argue one cannot be an artist. The recluse who paints alone and never lets anyone see his work, and then burns it all and dies, was arguably never an artist, just a madman with an obsession.
by Thriftymaid on August 12th, 2009
If you create for expression you create art.
by Universe Of Life on August 12th, 2009
To visualise past the point where the minds and sight of others will stop ...
"We can all see the painting on the wall, but only a few will see the art"
by DevilDoc on August 12th, 2009
I like to think that it's the ability to express oneself in physical forms....whether that be dance, music, art, etc.
by Nightwatchdog on August 11th, 2009
Contented critics.
by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on August 11th, 2009
Skill and heart
by BloodPanda on August 23rd, 2009
I'd say Imagination, without it u cant really make a masterpiece whether be it a painting, story or music
by Anonymous on October 26th, 2009
most of the best artists around and that were around were and are manic depressive extroverted individual that are otherwise total recluses ,odd balls with a genuious imagination that is constantly evolving.They normally hate the world they live in and a people phobic and live in a world created soley by themselves.
They have normally had f...d up childhoods,and as a result are normally alcoholics,drug addicts and confused lost souls.But all these things combines make them into genious artists,musicians,writers and actors.I should know,i am one...
by Maya on August 22nd, 2009
In todays modern thinking you cannot be called an artist if you dont hold exhibitions of your work in reputable gallerys.
If you were a body artist, who would you like to paint?
by Brainboy on October 24th, 2011
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Does anyone know the painting I'm describing? Center is a girl, likely native Mexican, braided hair, dark blue background?
by compactdisc on November 30th, 2011
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Has anyone heard of Joseph Feuerborn's painting "Fountains of Rome"? Please tell me if you have any info, please answer.
by warriorshadowgaze on December 3rd, 2011
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I can only draw and make decent art when I'm at home. Should I even bother with taking classes and possibly starting a career in art?
by Death Note57 on November 20th, 2011
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Did Marcel Duchamp think about movement or decomposing the form in his painting "Nude Descending a Staircase"?
by Marguerite on October 24th, 2011
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