tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post5835756110897815069..comments2023-10-07T07:46:37.581-07:00Comments on Matt Rhodes: Why?Matt Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17907796346650497633noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-55149500507055547242014-03-30T05:49:19.486-07:002014-03-30T05:49:19.486-07:00Because my mind is overflowing with crazy ideas an...Because my mind is overflowing with crazy ideas and concepts. Because there's something magical about penvil and a paper.<br /><br />It's more like, "why would I NOT draw?"<br /><br />Refusing to do art in any form woild be impossible for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-2191618605717521512012-10-06T13:17:57.757-07:002012-10-06T13:17:57.757-07:00I love to draw.
Pure and simple.I love to draw.<br />Pure and simple.salsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02973444502124694236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-34790174383063435722012-07-25T12:19:24.211-07:002012-07-25T12:19:24.211-07:00I make art because it is an extremely enjoyable an...I make art because it is an extremely enjoyable and relaxing hobby, something I've taken pleasure in doing since I was around four years old. It also brings me much needed confidence as a non-confident individual. There is a particular and peculiar joy in being able to create life upon paper [my preference is realism]; drawing an eye so real that looks as if it will wink at you.<br />However, this is merely a dream of mine. While reality proclaims that I am eons behind thousands or hundreds of thousands of artists in skill and talent, I suppose it is my need for perfection that keeps me going; an obsession that leaves me running after an unobtainable goal. <br />But, I also continue to draw in hope of being able to recreate reality and reveal its beauty for the sake, pleasure, and enjoyment of others; and thus their happiness is my own.<br /><i>Success means we go to sleep at night knowing that our talents and abilities were used in a way that served others.</i>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-61929495950353131312012-03-27T09:25:43.435-07:002012-03-27T09:25:43.435-07:00Because I like to let my mind, my whole imaginatio...Because I like to let my mind, my whole imagination go wild. I want to create worlds full of wonder and miracles. People, animals, all sort of creatures... the possibilites are endless. I write and recently, I draw. People like you are my drive, because I can see your Art "breathing". Until my Art can "breathe",too, I draw and draw until I´m there. And beyond.<br /><br />Please excuse my English, my Hands are a bit tired.Ricochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808170323117365244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-20352380991911559072012-03-01T16:22:04.555-08:002012-03-01T16:22:04.555-08:00Why not?Why not?Ramjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988465976474889847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-42608653259810893222012-02-21T10:39:11.886-08:002012-02-21T10:39:11.886-08:00I can pinpoint the time when I really fell in love...I can pinpoint the time when I really fell in love with art, and that's when my parents bought me "Dinotopia" when I was 6 years old. I used to look through that book over and over and marvel at how somebody could take something from their imagination and make it REAL. Real enough for me. From that time on I wanted to have that ability, that power. To make my thoughts real and be able to share them.Bree Patton-Manahanhttp://oddlead.deviantart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-37736187578747345222011-09-28T11:20:10.197-07:002011-09-28T11:20:10.197-07:00I love to experience and tell stories. I especiall...I love to experience and tell stories. I especially love the characters that drive them. Drawing helps me visualize and realize them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-82415516105702509672011-03-24T12:52:04.609-07:002011-03-24T12:52:04.609-07:00I struggle with that question every day, every tim...I struggle with that question every day, every time I try to draw.<br /><br />But I find my brain shuts down and drawing/art becomes my world. Everything else melts away and the lines, colors or polygons become a new world for me to experience.Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03514809680928757508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-23842220797118681942011-03-07T03:53:18.322-08:002011-03-07T03:53:18.322-08:00If I keep doing it, one day I'll be able to do...If I keep doing it, one day I'll be able to do it well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-40959898161888635802011-02-24T14:23:57.839-08:002011-02-24T14:23:57.839-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16247010843440840661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-88125881582174272732011-02-23T05:59:44.073-08:002011-02-23T05:59:44.073-08:00Its just what i do.. I guess... I get alot of sati...Its just what i do.. I guess... I get alot of satisfaction and accomplishment for just finishing a piece and having people like what i do. guess it makes my life feel meaningful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313507193876534339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-51461295978091572762011-02-11T16:37:33.775-08:002011-02-11T16:37:33.775-08:00>Why do you make art?
I'm an artistic perso...>Why do you make art?<br />I'm an artistic person. I need to create.<br /><br />>Why do you CONTINUE to make art?<br />Because that's the way I live.<br /><br />>What keeps you going?<br />It's almost always an adventure into unknown lands. I like it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-2191304092629951472011-02-11T08:12:15.788-08:002011-02-11T08:12:15.788-08:00Probably a repeat answer, but I remember when I wa...Probably a repeat answer, but I remember when I was a kid I could spend all hours of the day drawing. Ninja Turtles mostly. I remember that hunger..that desire to go straight home after school and build the lego characters I wanted, and draw the pictures I wanted to draw to output the stories I made up when I was daydreaming in class. For me, that was always the most pure reason. Now, however, I only wish to go back to that feeling. I suppose that is why I do art, to output in whatever medium I can get my hands on to be a kid all over again.<br /><br />Allright, Matt. Let's hear it! :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121574675960677226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-15058656956828012482011-02-01T09:51:00.501-08:002011-02-01T09:51:00.501-08:00Art is great due all its choices. One day, you can...Art is great due all its choices. One day, you can sculpt an awesome sci fi character. Another day, you can draw some neat environment art.<br />There is a lot more aspects of art and its up to you to just pick up one aspect and get good at it. When I know how to create characters decently, I'm aiming for creating enviroment art someday.<br /><br />Keeps me going.Kihlstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14596384740331025926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-11065628924301060322011-01-28T00:48:58.387-08:002011-01-28T00:48:58.387-08:00(1)I picked up a Spider Man comic book and it chan...(1)I picked up a Spider Man comic book and it changed my life. Even at a young age I understood how powerful a picture can be. It sounds so cheesy but its the truth. Peter Parker was a less fortunate person and he still felt the need to help others...it was his duty. If a comic book inspired me to be a better person (also really my great parents) what can a movie or game do? I believe it is our duty to inspire the world. As artist we see the world differently. Its our job to show the world how beautiful it is. And when I say beautiful I don't mean the obvious stuff...I mean the things we over look. Everyday when I wake up thats the first thing I think about.<br /><br />(2) Art is a form expression. I feel the need to express myself. Even If I was blind or had no hands I would still find a way to be expressive. If I don't I think I would turn green and destroy cities heheehehehe.<br /><br />(3) Art is infinite! It's a real life MMO. You can never master it. There is always some way to improve or to do something bigger and better. There is no limit to how far you can push yourself.<br /><br /><br /><br />I have a lot more to say but I should be drawing lol.The_Geekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00865605053902167778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-61777867341463599962011-01-26T14:22:00.205-08:002011-01-26T14:22:00.205-08:00Because it is an itch that I cannot scratch. Even...Because it is an itch that I cannot scratch. Even though I am sub-par; I feel that drawing is the only thing that I can do/want to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-74317005816942420062011-01-24T16:32:35.935-08:002011-01-24T16:32:35.935-08:00The better question for me is how can I NOT make a...The better question for me is how can I NOT make art? I love the fact that I can picture things in my head, and then visualize them in front of me. Not only that, but every time I visualize my ideas or observe what I see in real life, I improve. The best part of art for me, however, is when I skim through my older sketchbooks from previous years and I say, "wow, did I REALLY get that much better?". <br /><br />Basically, on one hand pursuing art is a bit self-indulgent, but it's also incredibly rewarding when I discover something new or when I am truly proud of the work I've put in to improvement.Sarah Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-55741261395411587222011-01-21T19:24:40.830-08:002011-01-21T19:24:40.830-08:00Because building a time machine and/or looking for...Because building a time machine and/or looking for magic powers wasn't a viable option for a career.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13584690505239373975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-79119292797554705172011-01-20T00:24:57.970-08:002011-01-20T00:24:57.970-08:00I like solving problems and seeing improvement wit...I like solving problems and seeing improvement with time, it gives purpose and meaning to my life. Art and Design will never end, there is always something to learn and get better at.<br /><br />I think that sums it up for me.Ben Maurohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653313608051383266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-78828466912727934822011-01-19T17:14:26.605-08:002011-01-19T17:14:26.605-08:00I want to see what's in my head outside of my...I want to see what's in my head outside of my head.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326854213706850059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-13926950049111908882011-01-19T11:01:34.651-08:002011-01-19T11:01:34.651-08:00Where else would the ideas go?Where else would the ideas go?Bre Melvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458840982410175416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-78495512257711566462011-01-15T17:18:00.021-08:002011-01-15T17:18:00.021-08:00Why? Why are you even asking us, why? Don't yo...Why? Why are you even asking us, why? Don't you know yourself? Only question that floats through my mind when I draw and the ball starts rolling is, why not.CA3https://www.blogger.com/profile/17367795271836700574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-207456987983040372011-01-15T10:39:29.651-08:002011-01-15T10:39:29.651-08:00That's a silly question.
Why wouldn't I m...That's a silly question. <br />Why wouldn't I make art? <br /><br />Some people are creative consumers and others creative contributors. <br />For those in the latter category, there really is no other choice. :) It's simply who I am.Liamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-55787867001219013952011-01-15T08:35:31.138-08:002011-01-15T08:35:31.138-08:00As much as I try to find a reason - as much as I w...As much as I try to find a reason - as much as I wish I could find a reason like a lot of those listed here - I can't say I know why anymore. When I was younger it was for pleasure, but now I've started down an artistic career path I suppose it's because I have to. I'm beginning to find it more of a chore than anything, I feel like I have some sort of permanent artistic block which I'm forced to break through on a regular basis to meet deadlines. Sadly I'm beginning to think I made the wrong choice to turn art into something more than a hobby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016653276326924925.post-53672072885131487562011-01-14T17:03:11.373-08:002011-01-14T17:03:11.373-08:00every day I do a trace on paper, and do not know w...every day I do a trace on paper, and do not know why, or under the stairs to get to work and I come to mind images, illustrations, imaginary, is daily and not the why of it all. But it helps me get through the day to day which is already muchMarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15603888412870595641noreply@blogger.com