Comments on: If Everyone is an Artist

By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:12:17 +0000

You sure dug up an old post, Carsten! Thanks for chiming in.

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By: Carsten Tams

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 05:19:03 +0000

Beuys’ idea – everybody is an artist – receives an interesting twist if we combine it with his idea of social sculpture.
We are, then, artist by virtue of transformative action in the world, using language, thoughts, actions, and objects.
It is an “art de vivre,” one that is socially transformative or revolutionary. It may involve brushes and paints, but doesn’t have to resemble anything traditionally understood as art.

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By: Brad Blackman

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:29:22 +0000

This is still a pretty relevant topic as Seth Godin has continued talking about doing “art” with his new The Icarus Deception. What’s interesting and perhaps even more relevant on the Internet is the (mis)use of the word “curator.”
I really get what Seth is going after, but it still bugs me.

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By: aggitated

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:52:08 +0000

There is a company in Toronto called “everyone is an artist” and at the head of that company is a man that preys on those who really want to be artists. Its quite disturbing actually.
Even considering that everyone is an artist is ridiculous. An artists feels the world in a different way and shares those feelings. Not everyone does that. “Everyone is creative” works because that is true. end of discussion.

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By: Keonivex

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:47:38 +0000

My idea-side Thought of this issues is that an Art(ist) is a subject. So: Adding To which Lisa Call Tittle posted, “Visual” -Artist- . it’s like making it into a Topic or sub category of art or Artist(s).
So which is True: Everyone is an Artist– but some are as a canvas.
I think, Almost everyone could say “Hey I’m an Artist” but we all need to sum up what .::TYPE::. of artist we are; if we stated it.
Ex: I’m a Poet… A writer who Express his idea’ “image” (art) with words.
So a Poet could also be called: Expressive Artist. ^^
Ex: I’m a Director… A producer giving directions, placement, and shared story of a movie to produce or make. Lets just call it: Movie Artist.
ha.

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By: Karen Lynn

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:25:32 +0000

I often like to use the term “working artist.” And “painter,” too.

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By: Sari Grove

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:03:46 +0000

This is trite, but after reading some of the comments, I want to add that Hitler was an artist…A failed artist, the most dangerous kind of person…Which is why I turn some off the path…

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By: Shaz

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:26:30 +0000

In reply to paula lewis.

I can connect with your comment. There is something inside that drives me to paint, make jewellery; if I don’t do it then I feel something is missing. We do tend to want to put a label on things and people.

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By: Shaz

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:20:43 +0000

In reply to Laurie Brainerd.

I agree with you that the world would be a better place if everyone was an artist – there would be so many creative thoughts and actions and people would be too happy to fight with each other.

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By: Shaz

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:07:49 +0000

In reply to Nicole Royer.

I like your description! I paint (but not regularly) and I usually paint abstracts – I enjoy the vibrancy of colours and textures. I paint for my pleasure although I have painted several paintings for friends and family. I haven’t sold a painting but I just love placing the brushes on the canvas.
I also create costume jewellery using beads and sometimes combining them with wire. I do sell my jewellery.
I’ve never called myself an artist or painter although I do use the label ‘beader’.

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