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Henry, thank you. Your words express sincere thought.
I like this question "And what is more pleasing or beautiful than a mystery?" and a thought came to mind as I understand it. Answer: beautiful and true to life art. Please do not get me wrong, I believe one is but a student his or her entire life but when one learns from the master artist then and only then one has a chance to understand the mystery of true art.
"That search for meaning to the elusive mystery causes us to go on searching, and creating art." Here, I believe "the elusive mystery" will always be if one does not recognize the simple signs of masterful work. Many times we have heard that if we learn from nature, still life setups, live models, put into practice proven methods one will understand and learn much faster. Here too, it has been my experience, one must have true to life guidance.
If we pick-out ten of our all time favorite artists, what is it that they all had or have in common? It will be plain to see that they all had a clear knowledge, a solid foundation in the basics. Some examples of the basics: true to life line and tonal drawing, value relationships, composition, and at least a basic understanding of color/value.
Celeste, you raise a excellent point of observation! I believe that before one even thinks to assume the title artist, let alone master artist, one must consider your statement.
Thank you!
Wang, thank you. That is a nice painting of Ridgway by Clarence Lamont MacNelly.
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