KAOS,

Art is a hobby for me, nothing more. I've no need to push myself in learning what I do not desire at the moment since my livelihood does not depend on it--and that is precisely why I enjoy this hobby so very much. Until Tracy's portrait competition, I had no interest in close-ups; I do now, thanks to her. Case in point: contests serve as a catalyst for people to try things they may not have otherwise. That was really the only point I was trying to make.

If you choose to view art as your life, it is your right. Scoffing at others for thinking differently is another matter entirely.

All in all, this argument is rather misplaced, and having said all I wanted on the subject, I am now done with it. Have a nice day.

Message edited on: 09/17/2004 04:54