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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mosca" data-source="post: 1728356" data-attributes="member: 69162">To be honest whoever wrote that sounds as narrow minded as some of the teachers I mentioned in an earlier or friends who say wildlife art is not as proper as “high art”. Perhaps I’m missing a point somewhere?It is interesting to see the background of some artists here too as it gives a broader scope of thought processes.My own was of a very contemporary approach to modern art with a few successful exhibitions, shows and sales and whathaveyou.Anyway the point I want to make is this. I have recently been trying to draw realistic pictures with pencils using photographs (and some field work too).  As I had such a “modern” art background I very rarely had the chance to do realist-ish drawings before. It is quite liberating being restricted in this way. I do not intend my pencil drawings to demonstrate the life, character, essence or breath of the bird. I am playing around with pencils seeing if I can describe the textures and colours using just graphite and paper. There is no devoid of feeling or emotion as non was intended (does that make sense? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />). I enjoy wildlife and so am drawing what I like (and why not?) while trying to learn a new area of art.  I can see the argument that wildlife art is not high art, working from photos is not field work, painting is dead modern art has moved on etcetera. But I thought Duchamp put an end to this type of thinking with his urinal?To me there is room for all types of facets of art. Tim said    I think this is great as it lets us get on with doing what we do regardless. To me it is about the quality of the work not the style and there is plenty of room for all.</blockquote>

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