search for the truth, please help. .. . . .

So I have one hypothesis on why I feel the need to define, or create boundaries for what is called art . .I think my insecurities in my ability to be excepted in the world of art based on my creations create in me the desire to box in "art" then barbed wire the fencing so as to do everything I can to keep that out which I determine doesn't meet the existing criteria .. . . that once again was only created by me. .
to those who can read, and write, I'd love to know what you think, not only on my hypothesis, but any theories you may have are welcome. .. and if you can read or write but still want in on the conversation perhaps you can get a friend to help you out .. ?
LOVE
Heath
critiques welcome ( smiley face )

Another Question.

Where do talent, skill, and art merge . .and when do they separate?
 I know this person who has no formal training in the arts, and makes great art. . . does that mean this person has mass quantities of talent laying around? And what about this other person I know who has a lot of formal training and still makes nice art. Do they have talent to, or have they just learned some skills and applied them successfully?




which are trained, and which aren't?

Art?

So what isn't Art?
You know the same old debate about what is art .. .perhaps, to those whom time I'm not wasting, we could define what art is by identifying what art isn't.  . here are a few examples of things walking the line. what do you think?

























is there a difference between making art, and just making something cool .. . .
trying to make art, and actually MAKING art?
when does something actualy BECOME art . . .?

Inspiring conversation. .

Sometimes I think forcing it is what makes it dreaded. That's why people often repel the chance for official discussion or statements of true feeling. you know .  . " read this article we are going to talk about it in class . . ." or my favorite. " blog twice a week"  performance anxiety is real, some times things come across as staged  . ." Gotta get my blog in for the week. . " gotta get my participation points for this discussion . ." that sort of think can lead to insincere participation, and less than, if not mediocre results thus causing a downward spiral of moral and interest. I enjoy an intelligent conversation discussing art and all that is wrapped up in it, but I hate when a conversation or discussion is cut short because people, or someone is disinterested. I'll admit in group situations it can be hard to carry on a conversation when one persons body language reeks of boredom.  . or "I'm to cool for this business kind of attitude." or if some one keeps trying to end the debate in one sentence, changing the subject to something less trivial at the end " everyone is entitled to their own opinions, anyone want coffee? " or my other personal favorite . .the unofficial/ OFFICIAL keeper of time. Deciding we have spent enough time on one subject, of piece of work, so its time to move on. . at crit  . . " Well that is all true .  . . now this piece (turning every ones attention to another form) is a good example of blah blah blah!!"
I hope some how I can find something important to say twice a week . . so yall don't hafta read no filler!!
 love Heath
Hope you all take it personal!

I think that video confirms the importance of atmosphere in growth and progression . the idea for instance of the bears was mine, that stemmed from the amazing prints of Jay Ryan www.thebirdmachine.com my ideas were jumping as follows. i love his style . . . its so playful and honest . . . i think some of those prints i would like to own, if so i would like them to influence my children( www.thebirdmachine.com/detail.php?uid=DF915A ) why cant i influence my children in the arts. . .i wish some one took me to a museum when i was little and got me started looking at art earlier . . . how could i help my children embrace art now. . if i make art they can relate to then they might find some they enjoy . . .i'll make some prints to help them   . . .i love prints . . the big hungry bear . .if i take stories my children know,   . and  . .creat artistic renderings of characters in their stories . .theymight be interested . . Then Michelle chimed in " your work has no life to it . . your flame is dead" heath"  . . yea  . .your right . . i hate you! " Michelle " i don't care ( smiley face) " and now the big hungry bear series . . .
more to come soon.

P.s. thanks for all the help Michelle, and I'm the best potter in the world!!!

just a video



and i hope you are preparing yourselves for the BIG HUNGRY BEAR!

in progress

Here is some stuff in progress.

Needs finishing yet.