[Woodcarver] new projects

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Maricha,

What I mean by good art is when you see something that speaks volumes maybe
really touches you or inspires you and enriches your life. As we produce
hopefully a few of our pieces achieve that level.

I would sooner look at an original work that is not perfect than a copy done
very well. That is not to say we should not copy. Copying is a great way to
learn, especially if we copy the masters. The other night another of my
apprentices was copying from Michelangelo. It was an excellent study as well
as a great inspiration. I'm sure that her original work will reflect what
she learned from the study.

Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "maricha" <maricha at ozemail.com.au>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] new projects


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> hi joe, of course art communicates ideas and feelings. but then what do
you
> mean by good art,or what did your teacher mean by good art. sometimes
there
> is work of art that at first glass appears soo ugly, yet when really
looking
> at it, one can see beauty in ugliness. but i know what you mean and it is
> indeed a great gift... art can communicate complex ideas, feelings and
> graphically display simple forms and enrich us, if we take the trouble to
> understand what the artist is trying to do.
> l
> of course, HONESTY is essential to be true to yourself is the only way you
> can project electricity for other people to receive your work. if you are
> false it comes through.  Drawing on the right side of the brain, by betty
> edward's indeed like your apprentice, certainly proves the fact that being
> honest, and just drawing or painting what you see, as you see it, not as
you
> imagine it, or what people might think of it if you do it this way,
because
> it looks funny .... naturally distorts reality... so honesty is one of the
> great gifts that comes out of artesans or artists....
>
> do not be concerned about his loosing his honesty, as he becomes better he
> will grow even deeper in his honesty and truthfulness as he achieves his
> aim, nurtures his creative motivation and growth.  when we loose our
honesty
> is when we try to sacrifice what we see, for speed carving or speed  to
make
> a quick dollar or speed to imitate. a true to oneself person finds it a
lot
> more satisfying and easier to do his own authentic work, because he knows
> what is in his mind, images in his innerself and what he sees, its when he
> tries to cut corners that things get fouled up  of course when we are true
> to ourselves, as most artists/woodcarvers/sculptors are, we put a lot of
> ourselves in our work, which of course is the window of our souls, so we
> become vulnerab le, we are vulnerable and we need to be alert that we are
> not used unwisely.
>
> of course as you say, perhaps the struggle is to be willing to allow
others
> to see into our soul. of course this is reality so what statement do we
wish
> to make....
>
> from the moment we get up in the morning till we go to bed, we take risks
> and artists/artesans /sculptors are the biggest risk takers of the lot. we
> do not know if we will be run over crossing the road, using power carvers,
> chainsaws or bump our head, but somehow we have special gifts of common
> sense, and  so many others blessings, that why not trust your instincts
> which are so atuned to life
>
> and lastly your paragraph hereunder is indeed wonderful, cause as soo many
> in the list have said including myself, when you carve, you do meditate
and
> are in a very special world and many times with a very special guiding
hand.
>
> >
> > I like your 2005 motto, to listen, really listen and portray.
Additionally
> > I
> > would not minimize the importance of meditation as a means of listening
to
> > yourself to discover your message that lay deep in your soul. Than let
> > your
> > art be the window that allows US to see into your soul.
>
> THANKS for your lovely email
>
> p.s. another book which is a real treasure is THE ARTIST WAY by Julia
> Cameron
> pps.
> another project have started with the community is making designs for the
> community of things they want to put in their own wood (tile) mural to be
> exhibited at their community shows. the idea is to enrich the doer/viewer
> and a historical arena..
>
> cheers
> maricha
>
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