I’ve always liked street photography, but as I’ve thought more about what I’m trying to achieve with photographs, I’ve been struggling to understand how street photography fits in. The thoughts of street photographer Sean Tucker have unlocked this conundrum for me.
… A vision for street photography
In the history of art, the ‘why’ has always come first. And if you want to make art, and keep making art, you need to know what your ‘why’ is.
… The importance of knowing ‘why’
Fear traps creativity. Fear of judgement. Fear of failure. Fear of indifference. Fear of vulnerability.
continue readingEvery true artist has been inspired more by the beauty of lines and color and the relationships between them than by the concrete subject of the picture.
Piet Mondrian
What is art? It’s a big question, but one that any artist needs an answer to. Of course, there’s no definitive answer – it’s all so subjective. Art can be all sorts of things for different people, in different contexts and at different times. But if you want to make art, then the only way you can start and the only way you can know whether you are succeeding is by knowing within yourself what art is for you.
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This blog is essentially a personal journey of discovery, a scrapbook where I file my thoughts, feelings and contemplations on the reasons for and process of artmaking. It’s also my sketchbook for work in progress and experimentation. I hope that letting others into this journey will firstly provide opportunities for interactions that contribute to this journey, and will also provide inspiration and encouragement to others on similar journeys.
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