“I can never fathom it when people say things like "I can't understand abstract art!" Or: "Abstract art is junk!" Or: "Abstract art isn't as valid as realism!"” PeopleArtI CanRealityArt IsAbstractRealismJunkFathomAbstract Art Author:Derek R. Audette
“The entire 'my art is better than your art' thing really gets under my skin. The fact of the matter is: Your art IS better than my art... at being what it is. So what? It just so happens that my art is better than your art, at being what it is.” ArtMatterFactsHappensArt IsSkins Author:Derek R. Audette
“If you want to know what true art is: Go outside on a clear night, wait until it gets very, very dark, then look up! You will see no rules of composition, no evidence of superior technique. Yet, you will be staring into the very face of pure, unadulterated beauty and wonder. That is the unattainable Ideal for which I must constantly strive.” IfsKnowsWantLooksArtFacesNightWaitingDarkWonderClearPureArt IsEvidenceIdealsStriveTechniqueSuperiorsStaringLook UpCompositionUnattainable Author:Derek R. Audette
“When the established members of academia start becoming vocal as to how poor your art is, then you know you're on to something.” KnowsArtPoorBecomingMembersArt IsVocalAcademia Author:Derek R. Audette