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Old 04-22-2007, 01:52 PM   #1
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Originally Posted by Marvin Mattelson
Gary, I understood your point exactly. Experimentation is fine, but what if through your experimentation you discover that you like the way the paint handles when you add chicken fat...I question the viability of experimentation when there is no way to predict whether or not the end result would prove disastrous down the line. That's the point I've been trying to make.
Well, then we understand each other well. But I'd point out that there are definitely ways to predict how many materials work and will age. Materials scientists work on this stuff all the time. While artists aren't materials scientists, most that I know are pretty bright. Yes, there are people who have used absurd or outre materials--I'm reminded that somebody in the 1950s used mayonnaise with oils--but the craftspeople, the ones who strive for not only quality paintings but solid, well-constructed works (like most here) aren't likely to immediately incorporate something weird into their materials list.

I guess it's the difference between a curious mind and an accepting one...
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