How do we make a perfect moment last? Prevent its unraveling? Artwork of every kind does that. Like that first time you hear the Ode to Joy in Beethoven’s ninth. He captured “joy” in a series of notes, and builds it into a soaring commentary on the best of human existence. And all we need to do is hit play, again, to tap into that. It’s one of the reasons I bring a sketch pad with me wherever I go. If there’s a moment that needs capturing, nothing does it for me like pencil on paper. And I can revisit the feeling every time I open my sketchbook.
Such a delightful observation about art itself and you just identified the most important aspect of art. I’ve often been blamed by some onlookers for giving a little more importance to art over academics with respect to my two children. I’ve no regrets today. That is their strength. Love your sketches!!!!
How do we make a perfect moment last? Prevent its unraveling? Artwork of every kind does that. Like that first time you hear the Ode to Joy in Beethoven’s ninth. He captured “joy” in a series of notes, and builds it into a soaring commentary on the best of human existence. And all we need to do is hit play, again, to tap into that. It’s one of the reasons I bring a sketch pad with me wherever I go. If there’s a moment that needs capturing, nothing does it for me like pencil on paper. And I can revisit the feeling every time I open my sketchbook.
Such a delightful observation about art itself and you just identified the most important aspect of art. I’ve often been blamed by some onlookers for giving a little more importance to art over academics with respect to my two children. I’ve no regrets today. That is their strength. Love your sketches!!!!