“This isn’t a critique of ones personal life but of the ones who create and express their world through creative outlets as the arts”.
As recently as yesterday I wrote these words, the quote is true to the commentary as written, my message, geared towards the creative outlets and to not be influenced by anything except your heart, your soul your desire to express your passion.
Then, as with most mornings I read others writings and these words standout in front of me as expressed by Guy Tal in his post The Art and the Life; “It’s not about photography, it’s not about art, it’s about living life. The purpose of one is the purpose of the others.”
These and subsequent words of Guy’s post struck a cord with me, maybe this is about one’s personal life, should it be? It has to be, again quoting Guy; “Good art is the product of good artist, good artist are good people. Good people are defined by empathy and humility. There is not enough good art.”
Empathy, humility, for each other, for our lands, for the living creations we share our world with. We don’t control it, we are it.
© Brad Mangas
What a coincidence, I had just read this post in his blog minutes ago. Very profound.
Really feels like a small world sometimes, Thanks Ken.
I also read Guy’s post and so wanted it to soak it in. I even put a link to that post in my post.
I have about a dozen blogs I read because of the people themselves. I’m drawn to them through their “words” which speak about how they live life, as well as their images. I’ve met a couple of them personally and hopefully will have the chance to meet more of them. For some of us our personal journey is truly reflected through our images. That is true of you, Brad.
I like the fact you and I have an eye for those solitary trees in wide open spaces. Now, that’s kool and makes you an interesting person!!
Thank You Monte, we all have goals and desires for the conclusions of our life but, the journey is truly the best part.