Saturday, November 20, 2010

Dedicated to All Literalists

A friend of mine from NJ sent this Dilbert cartoon to me.  Enjoy.  



While this cartoon can apply to many aspects of life, I do remember the first time a teacher ever told me that I didn't have to paint exactly what was in front of me.  This advice was extremely freeing, as my eight-year-old fingers were having a really hard time painting 5 rows on the base of the goblet in my still-life.  She said - just put three in - later explaining that every realist painting is both selective and an abbreviation.  Thanks Helen.

PS - I bet this guy could do a 7 minute painting no sweat.  


3 comments:

  1. I feel a little freer already. Thanks for a laugh!

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  3. A thoughtful and engaging perspective that highlights the importance of looking beyond words to understand their intended meaning. True understanding requires context, critical thinking, and an appreciation of nuance, reminding us that interpreting language wisely is often more valuable than taking everything at face value.
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