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Carl,

I guess I was assuming those that tried their best would be proud of what they created. I too think that it is a social endeavor, and would like it if most if not all I created was well recieved. I do not think Van Gogh painted many or all of his stuff to please anyone. And their are many Van Gogh's I cannot stand. I know apples and oranges.

To me, if and when the final outcome is achieved, and it is truely what I have strived for, then I would not care if Tom Dick or Harry liked it, for the most part they should understand that it began as an idea, was expressed within a lifeform, and put on display for those to look at. Whether they get all gooey inside is not my problem nor what I have set out to do in my bonsai. If they do get all gooey inside, and want to prance around my garden singing to the winds......hey....well you know BONUS!!!.

I do agree with what you are saying, but I think that the artist should be pleased before the viewer of the art.

Paul

9-Dec-2002	#27
pdbbonsai Paul Berish Join Date: Jun-2002 Location: north shore of Lake Superior Country: Minnesota USDA Zone: 3/4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,197	Carl, I guess I was assuming those that tried their best would be proud of what they created. I too think that it is a social endeavor, and would like it if most if not all I created was well recieved. I do not think Van Gogh painted many or all of his stuff to please anyone. And their are many Van Gogh's I cannot stand. I know apples and oranges. To me, if and when the final outcome is achieved, and it is truely what I have strived for, then I would not care if Tom Dick or Harry liked it, for the most part they should understand that it began as an idea, was expressed within a lifeform, and put on display for those to look at. Whether they get all gooey inside is not my problem nor what I have set out to do in my bonsai. If they do get all gooey inside, and want to prance around my garden singing to the winds......hey....well you know BONUS!!!. I do agree with what you are saying, but I think that the artist should be pleased before the viewer of the art. Paul __________________ It is essential to experience all the times and moods of one good place. (Thomas Merton) BonsaiTalk is one good place. (me)