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Good post, Brian. One with which I have little dispute. I am an artist, schooled and tempered in that phoney balogna world of critics and sales. Being fed up with the world of portrait/wildlife engraving sales, I retreated back into carving. Less pressure and more $$$s. The fact that a number of us here ARE artists makes me (sometimes)unjustifyably intolerant. If Pooh were here she'd have already kicked me right in the ojo s. Many of us are Alpha types. That's not always good for analyzing and posting in thread's like Kissy's, but my family is well cared for and that, for me, is the bottom line of all of it.
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I think there are many that take aquired skills and just keep hitting the repete botton. Moving the design to where there is a rhythem and controlled visual flow brings it into the realm of art, and applying that concept with color and textures in a masterful way covers the craftsmanship. Many go beyond aquired skills. Brian might have difficulty connecting those higher levels of ability that some display with God. I don't want to bring faith issues into this, but I do see many that go way past the skills they learned from their mentors.
Next question....how does a craftsman care for his tools?
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I do the cleaning, sharpening, safe storage and maintenace with something I like to call "children".
heh....................
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Rick, "those higher levels of ability that some display with God. Brian, "the act of superceeding the trade."
Mix those together a bit.
Considering the true nature of what we do for a living, doesn't the work that inspires us to strive for excellence tend to be those that achive the level of "art". I've always had a natural (God given if you prefer) artistic ability. I've been drawing, cartooning, playing music and even been noticed for my creative writing since I was 12, but does that make me a craftsman?
How does one become a craftsman.
I don't think it something you define for yourself, but how those around you percieve your talents, skills and dedication to the craft you choose.
Brian, you mentioned aspiring to be an artist.
Those who have are the true craftsman of this trade. With thier God given skills for creativity, the abilty to inspire others to reach the same level of excellence, and most importantly, the passion for their craft.
Anyone can take up a craft, but a true craftsman will elevate it to new heights.
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Hey!! We're tryin' to make this seriouser and seriouser, and your tryin' to make it levitier and levityer. This ain't workin'!! SOME of us are now elevated beyond Craftsman and Artist! We're bonyfide Dieties!! Manual labour is no longer required............ just a wave of the gifted hand accomplishes all.
heh..........
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