Craft or art and how to get from the one to the other?
#41
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Originally Posted by nance-ell
I consider myself a crafter also. I think art can be learned to a point, but after that innate talent takes the lead. Anyone can expand their abilities, but I do think everyone has a unique set of skills and abilities and no two persons are the same. But, when we love what we do, it shows :-)
nearly any/everyone can be taught a craft..but very few have the vision to become the artist!
#42
I paint oils, sometimes from a picture. I've wondered, if I paint a rendition of that picture, is it art? and, Why do I need to paint it, I have the photo.
When I paint, I do not "copy" it, I put my own spin on it. Same thing when I quilt. I've switched up the pattern every time. So maybe that's artistic.
When I paint, I do not "copy" it, I put my own spin on it. Same thing when I quilt. I've switched up the pattern every time. So maybe that's artistic.
#43
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There are gifts of many kinds and classifications of more
sometimes something is classified as a craft or art simply by the maker or viewer. There are works of art held in high praise that simply aren't worth a plug nickle and vise versa. One of the ways you can move more into an artsy frame of mind is to mix things up and step out of your safety zone. I do art, craft, sewing and so on. Some seem to be more distinct in their work but don't let it stop you. While you're admiring their work they are study yours disecting it and planning how they will use your techniques- even if they do give snide remarks or looks.
sometimes something is classified as a craft or art simply by the maker or viewer. There are works of art held in high praise that simply aren't worth a plug nickle and vise versa. One of the ways you can move more into an artsy frame of mind is to mix things up and step out of your safety zone. I do art, craft, sewing and so on. Some seem to be more distinct in their work but don't let it stop you. While you're admiring their work they are study yours disecting it and planning how they will use your techniques- even if they do give snide remarks or looks.
#44
Originally Posted by CAS49OR
I paint oils, sometimes from a picture. I've wondered, if I paint a rendition of that picture, is it art? and, Why do I need to paint it, I have the photo.
When I paint, I do not "copy" it, I put my own spin on it. Same thing when I quilt. I've switched up the pattern every time. So maybe that's artistic.
When I paint, I do not "copy" it, I put my own spin on it. Same thing when I quilt. I've switched up the pattern every time. So maybe that's artistic.
#45
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I see myself as a mix of a crafter and an artist. I do both. Therefore I don't decide between these two and call myself a quilter - to be exact, handquilter.
My work is very traditional and I love to use the traditional patterns in a very traditional way - anyway every quilt is different. I enjoy the process of handquilting more than the final product/quilt. In my quilts I see and create things like beauty, balance, contrast and uniformity, order and clearness - characters I sometimes miss in my own personality.
Some quilts I like, some not. Some I consider as art, some not. It's just my personal point of view.
I don't aim for doing art. I just do quilts.
My work is very traditional and I love to use the traditional patterns in a very traditional way - anyway every quilt is different. I enjoy the process of handquilting more than the final product/quilt. In my quilts I see and create things like beauty, balance, contrast and uniformity, order and clearness - characters I sometimes miss in my own personality.
Some quilts I like, some not. Some I consider as art, some not. It's just my personal point of view.
I don't aim for doing art. I just do quilts.
#46
Art or craft? I used to paint, and some people liked my paintings. I kept what I liked, gave some away, but it was not as fulfilling as making a simple rag quilt that someone just loves to cuddle with or a lap quilt to keep someone warm, or a bed quilt to give pleasure and beauty to a bedroom.... Art and crafts are rather like cooking. We can use the same recipe, but it will still taste (and look) different to different people. I seldom use a recipe after six decades of cooking. But once in awhile, something new is tried. Same with quilting, if you love doing it, and it gives pleasure, then go for it. If you want to be a fabric artisan, the by all means go for it. We are all unique, thanks to our Maker. We are all artists in a sense, so just enjoy whatever YOU are, and don't worry about measuring up to other standards. I send you thoughts of love and blessings to be the best YOU that you know how. No one else can do that but you. RMW
#47
Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
I see myself as a mix of a crafter and an artist. I do both. Therefore I don't decide between these two and call myself a quilter - to be exact, handquilter.
My work is very traditional and I love to use the traditional patterns in a very traditional way - anyway every quilt is different. I enjoy the process of handquilting more than the final product/quilt. In my quilts I see and create things like beauty, balance, contrast and uniformity, order and clearness - characters I sometimes miss in my own personality.
Some quilts I like, some not. Some I consider as art, some not. It's just my personal point of view.
I don't aim for doing art. I just do quilts.
My work is very traditional and I love to use the traditional patterns in a very traditional way - anyway every quilt is different. I enjoy the process of handquilting more than the final product/quilt. In my quilts I see and create things like beauty, balance, contrast and uniformity, order and clearness - characters I sometimes miss in my own personality.
Some quilts I like, some not. Some I consider as art, some not. It's just my personal point of view.
I don't aim for doing art. I just do quilts.
#48
Originally Posted by RobertaMarie
Same with quilting, if you love doing it, and it gives pleasure, then go for it. If you want to be a fabric artisan, the by all means go for it. We are all unique, thanks to our Maker. We are all artists in a sense, so just enjoy whatever YOU are, and don't worry about measuring up to other standards. I send you thoughts of love and blessings to be the best YOU that you know how. No one else can do that but you. RMW
#49
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I am also just back from Birmingham which I thoroughly enjoyed as usual.
I tend to think of my quilts as craft rather than art and I am quite happy to follow patterns.
Sorry I can't help with your answer.
I tend to think of my quilts as craft rather than art and I am quite happy to follow patterns.
Sorry I can't help with your answer.
#50
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Originally Posted by litacats
when you think of it we paint with fabric not so much on fabric.
tho I am going to try my hand a painting on fabric. I have a few ideas in my head I just nead some time to spare to do something about it.
tho I am going to try my hand a painting on fabric. I have a few ideas in my head I just nead some time to spare to do something about it.
Producing a different something or a quilt from pieces of cut up fabric can be called an art, because that is the same thing that artists do to reveal or explain their worlds, using a great variety of different materials.
Ladies, and gentlemen who like to experiment with pieces of fabric and thread, do not sell your selves short!
Today there is a diffuse and fine line between the end result that craftsmen and artists produce by manipulating
their media.
What you call yourself, artist or not, or craftsman or not. is not as important as the wonderful things you produce!
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