While I would be the first to admit that my modest effort is not “brilliant” by any standards, I would also say that any “art”,(by any method of expression),is purely subjective. An artist merely uses media (including technology) as tools for their expression. You sound like the finger-painter that criticizes Renoir for using brushes, or Ansel Adams for using a camera. Perhaps you would be more comfortable calling these “computer assited artwork” or “advanced art” a la “advanced chess” (where the player is allowed to use a computer during the game). The point is that “art” includes a broad scope of media and that each person will react to it (or not) in their own way. I made this for my own enjoyment (and I use it for Holiday cards) and nothing beyond that, but decided to send it in when Susan invited us to do so.
Another brilliant piece of chess art. Well done Mark!
two photos and a little photoshop is brilliant? It’s nice but …brilliant?
c’mon, It’s pretty simple to do.
Nice!
Dear Anonymous(#2)…
While I would be the first to admit that my modest effort is not “brilliant” by any standards, I would also say that any “art”,(by any method of expression),is purely subjective. An artist merely uses media (including technology) as tools for their expression. You sound like the finger-painter that criticizes Renoir for using brushes, or Ansel Adams for using a camera. Perhaps you would be more comfortable calling these “computer assited artwork” or “advanced art” a la “advanced chess” (where the player is allowed to use a computer during the game). The point is that “art” includes a broad scope of media and that each person will react to it (or not) in their own way. I made this for my own enjoyment (and I use it for Holiday cards) and nothing beyond that, but decided to send it in when Susan invited us to do so.