Friday, April 05, 2013

Can Americans expand the interest in their craft?

"This Little Piggy"  by S. Thomas Sierak, an American Artist

The view from Europe regarding the rebirth of art is this:

Joe Bill
Thursday, April 4, 2013 
...“But in tougher times (click here) buyers really have to appreciate the work and fall in love with it to consider buying, which can only be a good thing for art, so I’m not complaining.”
The 60-year-old, who attended Simon Langton Grammar School in Canterbury before studying at Maidstone College of Art, is known for recreating Kent’s landscapes, much like the noted JMW Turner, who regularly visited Margate to take advantage of its unique quality of light.
Mr Alexander believes the lack of cash being thrown at more expensive paintings will allow for further talent to emerge....
American artists should make it work. American art can be cultural and not attractive to 'the global citizen.' It is something to think about.