Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne, ÂÂ
The belief that a good photograph is the result of a good camera places the importance upon the equipment rather than upon the photographer. It emphasizes the machine rather than the man, the tool rather than the artist, the technology rather than the artistic intent. It is as if Monet had been told that the reason why his paintings were so beautiful was because he had such good paintbrushes. Or as if Paul Bocuse’s culinary excellence was explained away by his use of superlative pots and pans. Or again if Yo-Yo Ma had been informed that his Stradivarius was solely responsible for the stunning quality of his music.ÂÂ
One can be inspired and have an idea, be very creative in making this idea into a work of art, have developed the required level of craftsmanship, without the outcome of one’s efforts being motivated by the desire to follow a vision for one’s entire body of work. Vision is an overriding envelope that encompasses both inspiration and creativity. It is a blanket that covers the entire artist’s work, a blanket that often comes later in the life of an artist, after one has perfected one’s art and moved beyond the commonplace outcome that most artists have to go through. For this reason I placed vision as the third step of this process. I placed it there not because it comes necessarily at the end of the process but because in life it is often something that artists discover later on.
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Certainly, a master needs a masterful instrument, be it a camera, paintbrushes, pots and pans or a violin, as in my examples, or other tool, since this list can be expanded to include many other professions. But to say that the quality of the art is caused solely by the quality of the instrument is to miss the point altogether about the importance of the artist. It is missing the point about the human factor, about the man or the woman that actually made use of this instrument. After all, art is made by artists and not by tools. Tools are inanimate objects that need someone to set them in motion. And to set a tool in motion so that art is created through the use of this tool, an artist is needed.
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Comments (35)
patmartj
Hmmm...elusive keys?...;-)
barb
For some reason Paul Simon's song, 'You Can Call Me Al' comes to mind. Very nice!
pjaj
Creative work Danny!
A_
Excellent piece of work, I simply adore this.
skoeter
Great work, splendid subject!!
j-art
oh great - you really see the world like it is - or better the people living on it - oh danny belive me i knew a lot of such people - and i had "friends" like those, but when i needed them, and i had nothing more to give, they all were gone - danny your image speeks the whole world without a word - thanks for beeing allowed to call you a friend, and thanks god that friends like you exist on this world, maybe they are not near me, but i know they exist - thank you - you always know how to make people think over - ( you know my bad english but i hope you understand what i have to say :-)) - your friend uwe
Niutek
People are quite complicated creatures, as you very well know, Danny :) Not always the prettiest picture, huh? I think you made your point perfectly here - that's a really ecellent illustration for your thought :)
Jay7347
The complexities of human interaction are one reason why my wife enjoys horses away from her "real" job. I, in turn, just get in trouble saying what I mean and meaning what I say. I always enjoy that insightful edge of your work that causes me to reflect like a mirror into my own consciousness and interaction with the world. Fine job again Danny! -jay
borsy
Fantastic artwork, Danny!!! An excellent concept that you executed beautifully!!!!
madame
Excellent and very creative work, you catch so well the human complexity and also his complementarity. Wonderfully done, Danny !
estevez
Wonderful composition and very creative ! Great style friend ! Congratulations !
cynlee
it's not what you can do for me but what i can do for you- for the real joy is in the giving... xcellent presentation & reflection into the human psyche group hug :]
che18530
Danny...This is wonderful...WOW factor wonderful! I am always looking forward to your unique perspective on what's happening around us. The combination of real life issues and humor are perfectly integrated.. This is so original and very creative! An A++++++ for this one Danny!...Cheryl
calum5
Get my mum and dad off this screen right now!lol Danny so true are your words!Bye calum...
gunsan
I love your way to illustrate this issue, it make me think and it make me smile, because you treat your view of man's imperfections with great humour.
Tanialmeida
i can only think about Bono's words touch me, take me to that other place, reach me, i know i'm not a hopeless case ;0]
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and very creative work Daniel...!! with friends like these I don't need enemy LOL...!!
Tommy3D
Wonderful and insightful work, Danny!! Reminds me of big business or politics. Probably both. A real winner here, my friend!!
groush2
A Marvellous Work ... I like the "Smiles" .... Your work always touches that place where we all live ...Very Well Done !!!!!
Hopalong
Another great one, and one of great wit as well. Great coloring, transparency, and composition. The trompe is also superband the "netting" a masterstroke. Nice tension between symmetry and asymmetry. Open-ended in the very best sense, ranging in possible reference from mirror images to the mechanics of vision to deep pockets and fish and gyps, hehe.
SoulEatar
For me this is like a clinical discovery - You open the door and we see what we shall see - Always a pleasure my friend - I would call this a success - :)
Anjour
Excellent and imaginative work !!! Beautifully done!!! :o)
HobbyHopper
Nice concept and work!
jwdell
Awesome++++++!
ascrazy
Fantastic concept Danny!! Excellent work!!
qmont
Danny, Fantastic work and a true look at the world around us,from our politicans to sometimes even our friends and family, a great big " what have you done for me lately " This serious matter was treated with class and humor.....great job
RedundantlyAbundant
A visual representation of your feelings.... this image delves deep into what other artistic types may perceive to be what your expressive intents (honest or dishonest) may be. True art is too random or complex to decipher most of the time...that is my belief anyway.
SophiaDeer
Magnificent work and your words are so true! Very creative and well done!!
KingPtolemy
Surrealistic artwork or sociological study? maybe both
alvinylaya
I love it! Wonderful idea! Fabulous job!