What makes him/her a true artist?

[Mischa Milosevic]

I too understand what you are saying and I appreciate your words of wisdom.

I am the type that likes practical things, things that I can put into practice. When ever I hear the words "mystery", "spirituality" even when the words are well meant,
alarm bells go off. This being that in my life, I have personally witnessed many hide behind such statements. I am not saying that you are and you do make a good point but many use these as an excuse not to do their homework.

I also believe that when considering what one likes and another dislikes is also based on the individuals experience in their upbringing. For an example, when we consider the work of Wyeth there is not much that one can say one does not like but still you have those that will bring a charge and say "he did nudes of his neighbors wife behind his wifes back" and the lynching party, democracy in action, is right there to join the fun.

Thank you for taking the time. I appreciate your thoughts.

[Mischa Milosevic]

Do not stop! Strive for excellence.

There is so much wisdom in the words that follow. I must share these with you all.

"It is easier to draw the figure than it is to paint it. And you can only paint the figure as well as you can draw it. If, through the medium of drawing, you do not understand the surface of the human body, nor comprehend its subtle formal structure, there is very little likelihood that you will master it in paint. All the great painters have been great draftsmen. This is because drawing is the essence of painting."

The artists complete guide to Figure Drawing by Tony, is a also a must have book. www.tonyryder.com/a-book.htm