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Baskerville's gorgeous Recent Work post has got me thinking.
I never at all considered the tight time frames involved in painting still life in the old days. Stupid, I know - it's fucking obvious.
Beyond that, good artists are often polymaths - Da Vinci being the prime example of someone who mixed art, natural investigation, science and engineering. I wonder how often through history artists delved into scientific realms to help try and achieve perfect artistry? I can imagine some artist annoyed by the rotting of expensive fruit investigating means of preserving them so they can hold them in frame for longer. That then becomes useful information for those back in commerce, better able to keep stock longer. It's a bit of a stupid example, but it sort of perfectly described the importance of artistry and play in the realm of science and whatever hard arts there are.
I've just had an early afternoon joint, so I may read this back later and wonder at its vapidity.
- Interestingly, "Artist" was at the bottom of DaVinci's list of skills when he pursued new patrons.Gnash
- He painted begrudgingly. there are almost no finished works by him.Gnash
- accept the fact that there is no perfect apple.********
- great thought. it's just living life curiously and getting to work. I feel I'm like DaVinci just not as good or detailed. I'm different.********