The Three Laws of Art

There are many reasons I paint...it is my primary creative outlet, for relaxation, gives me the ability to express myself, and is my own form of therapy. I'm also thankful to be part of the Old Town Artist's Cooperative where I have the opportunity to be among like-minded individuals whose ongoing creative expression and ability not only make me a better painter, but whose feedback and support is greatly appreciated.

I suppose the reasons I paint are similar to others with creative interests - I have friends who make jewelry, quilt, design web sites, write, build video games, develop comics. I enjoy being around creative and artistic people - I think it makes me better at my job in online strategic marketing by pushing me to "think outside the box". 

One of our co-op members, Tom W., provided me a business card with the following "three laws of art".

The Three Laws of Art

The worst it can do is suck so create.

Bad art happens to good artists so create again.

Art is cheaper than psychotherapy so just create.

Pretty much sums it up, doesn't it? And I think it's applicable to many other things we do in addition to art...thanks, Tom!

Upcoming Shows for ReneeVeveaArt:

January - March, 2012: Solo Art Show at Level, downtown Minneapolis (more info to follow); reception date to be announced

There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful

than the risk it took to blossom.  ~Anaïs Nin