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About instructors
Founder of Proko, artist and teacher of drawing, painting, and anatomy. I try to make my lessons fun and ultra packed with information.
I Teach Creatives
LESSON NOTES
Is it possible to have too much art? A listener’s question forces Stan and Marshall to conduct a thought experiment on the topic, making them ponder and interpret if there really should be such a limit. The discussion then transforms to how artists and art appreciators can come to terms with whatever the answer may be.
Books and Resources
(some contain affiliate links)
Time Life Nature Library: The Forest
Jazz Piano Anthology
After You’ve Gone - Teddy Wilson
Mad Max: Fury Road
Referenced Artists:
Stan's painting of Kristian
Francesco Guardi
Remigio Cantagallina
Gianbattista Tiepolo
Domenico Tiepolo
Jacob de Gheyn II
Rembrandt van Rijn
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Today’s podcast covers an existential question: Is there too much art? Find out what Marshall and I have to say about it!
I love every time Marshall doesn’t have an immediate answer so he says “good question. But I’m not going to answer… lets break it into categories 😍”. I use that now to sound smarter
Entertaining discussion. IMO - I think the better question is there too much art making? Answer: Absolutely not! The universe continues to create so it's part of who we are. However, if we hold on to things because we call it art, we become hoarders; so it's okay to destroy art too if it has no long term value to inform or enhance the lives of future generations.
Interesting discussion. In my humble opinion, there isn't too much art, but rather too much art being presented. I think it's great to use art as therapy and personal pleasure, but if you aren't trying to get hired for commissions, you don't need to post it on social media and portfolio sites. Too much casual art is flooding the market online and making it difficult for those of us who are trying to make a living, actually get seen.
This went in some interesting directions. I wish you had talked about the impact of consuming so much visual content on screens, particularly in terms of the developmental impact that has on us as visual artists as we continuously strive to improve upon our craft.
Very deep and enjoyed it….as I love all your podcasts!
I worry about AI where a robot can duplicate any art in a matter of seconds….what then?
