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Sometimes I get a rather blunt and sneering criticism that there is no point in doing realistic paintings when one can always take a photograph.And then I reply, 'well, then what's the point in having sex when one can always masturbate?'
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I'm incredibly late to the party, but whoever says there's no point is nuts! It takes an amazing amount of skill to do the kind of art you do- and there's a beauty to it being art rather than just a photograph. I hope you don't get that as much anymore (since there'll always be at least that one snob, unfortunately) because my goodness, your work is breathtaking!
Why can't everyone just appreciate all the different forms of art and be supportive? v.v
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LOL! That just made my day. XD BEST, COMEBACK, EVER!
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well, people can be amazingly jelaous sometimes
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Per your reply comment, I must agree. With the creation of actual art, you are not only showing your vast analytical view for the details that are before you, but making it something that absolutely can withstand far longer than the actual object. Granted, a photo does the same, but doesn't create it with the same passion for the actual creation over the boggling issue of time. It fully shows the love for what is there, rather than the quick, "let me remember this moment" situation that photography would give to something deemed small though could hold a tremendous level of importance further along in life. Like how masturbation gives you the quick release, but it doesn't give the grand experience and joy that actual sex offers. But, not knocking photography in general. Just knocking the "quick pic" over the true intimacy of/with/for the object and/or moment.
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Now THAT'S one of the best replies I've ever heard 
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ignore the haters lol... they are just jealous. ps. your work is jaw dropping, very talented
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Haha, now if only I had the nerve to use your comeback when people say that to me!
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one who creates an illusion of realism has a open mind of perspective . Only narrow minded people suggest taking a photograph.
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good reply 
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I agree. Respecting difference is all it takes
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By the way, I thought art wasn't suppose to have a clearly point. After all it's not a production line where the goal is the product but the whole human aspect that gets expressed on it. Art is the most abstract human need. But masturbate it's a really healthy way to explore yourself too
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haha, a fine logic! Not only the mean to explore yourself, but like art, also the way to express something!
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I love this so much! I may draw in a cartoony style, but I've always envied artists like you with the incredible ability to create something with realism.
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Cartoony style is also the part of figurative art, that is based on realism. I like your works. Thanks for the comment
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Good point! Thank you, it means a lot to hear it from an artist like you
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Someone said that to me the other day 
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there always is a next time!
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They hate because they Cann't do what you do...? Keep Going JW... Keep it up
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Hey, you gotta know how to appreciate the best of both worlds : D
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This is the reason that I found my experience at a Fina Arts College to be somewhat depressing. I even had professors say that there was no point to my work because it relied too much on imagery and not enough on concept. If it weren't for one illustration, and another perspective professor I had, it would have taken much longer to stop doubting my abilities as an artist. In the end you just have to shut out the naysayers and only listen to those who actually care enough to give constructive criticism.
Love the parallel you bought up. I'll have to remember it for whenever I run into my past classmates and professors.
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I really don't understand why those professors said such things to your art. To me your works are thought-provoking enough and wonderfully rendered! Have courage, I think you're great
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I'm a fan ... and I like um "photography" AND "paintings"
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two wonderful forms of art
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I love that reply. I also agree with most of the intellect in the post. Wether or not you can paint, draw or spit a magnificent piece of art and have it clearly represent what you want it to is task in itself. The fact that someone like you can make it as clear and precise as a photograph is a miracle. It would take someone lime me a lifetime to achieve something so clear. Awesome!
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I'm too flattered and I can't thank you more. I checked your gallery and I love your skull painting, dear friend. You have my best of wishes!
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From you, that's a great compliment! The skull was my second painting. I only just used to sketch thing and thought that I should try painting.. Thank you so much and best wishes to you.
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Hahahahaha!!!! YES! So much win. Even though I am definitely not on your level of talent, I've had people say things like that to me before.
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Sex = The real thing
Masturbation = A photograph of the real thing
???? = Painting realistically
Some people think Picasso couldn't paint realistically. But his early art was extremely realistic.
He once said "Why should an artist persist in treating subjects that can be established so clearly with the lens of a camera?"
The rest is history.
Don't take me wrong. I LOVE your art.
I just think that an artist becomes a great artist when they're able to see beyond the realism and starts to create something new from it.
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