Artists…

I’ve been thinking a lot about artists lately, after my trip to Paris and visit to the Musee d’Orsay. It was quite a sight to be able to get close enough to the paintings to actually see the brush strokes. Van Gogh tended to paint with oils using small lines of varying thickness. Pissarro painted using dots in a couple of his noteworthy pieces. But you don’t recognize these nuances until you get close to the work. These details cannot be found when you see the painting in a book or on a postcard.

I also got to thinking about other artists, many that go unknown. They don’t use watercolors, oils, clay, or mixed media. They use other materials. Take, for example, a chef. A chef is an artist as well; The plate is their canvas and food is their medium. A chef’s work is a feast for the senses. Another example of artistry are the creations of hair stylists and barbers. And what about teachers? Their classrooms must have visual appeal and the very act of teaching is artistry. These are just a few. Think about it for a moment. In many ways, we are all artists.

What careers would you add to my list? Share it in the comments…

Stay groovy…

–Susie