tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post8050052100300174537..comments2023-10-25T03:47:55.669-07:00Comments on n.b.miller: Nancy Bea Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04833697697334243593noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-88026436104396110702007-06-22T01:01:00.000-07:002007-06-22T01:01:00.000-07:00I think as Rrramone : some of the best artists at ...I think as Rrramone : some of the best artists at this time are illustrators. The only thing to take in account: keep in touch with your subconcious, don't just fit to communication. Sorry for my english!François Boussugehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747677206642872807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-28083576680290422822007-06-16T09:33:00.000-07:002007-06-16T09:33:00.000-07:00: ): )High Power Rocketryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537203640644706903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-78779571375934811562007-06-14T11:40:00.000-07:002007-06-14T11:40:00.000-07:00Wow, sorry you had such a sour reception for your ...Wow, sorry you had such a sour reception for your work---I too would have been concerned they didn't like it! To hear it was a conflict between commercial and fine art surprised me---I too see them both as being art---quite fine actually!Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14094278299359310885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-82265900399352266722007-06-14T11:10:00.000-07:002007-06-14T11:10:00.000-07:00And another thing!!!Sorry, just had to say this: I...And another thing!!!<BR/><BR/>Sorry, just had to say this: I admire and love your work and would gladly hang it on my walls, regardles of if it's defined as fine art or illustration.mike r bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10897636938510045972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-46274291081752818602007-06-14T11:07:00.000-07:002007-06-14T11:07:00.000-07:00Oh, dear... I'm afraid those URLs aren't showing u...Oh, dear... I'm afraid those URLs aren't showing up well.<BR/><BR/>I posted them here:<BR/>http://mikerbaker.com/knack/?page_id=179<BR/>(<A HREF="http://mikerbaker.com/knack/?page_id=179" REL="nofollow">illustration vs. fine art</A>)mike r bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10897636938510045972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-80045505705143798132007-06-14T10:53:00.000-07:002007-06-14T10:53:00.000-07:00And one more thing!...Nancy, this whole "commercia...And one more thing!...<BR/><BR/>Nancy, this whole "commercial vs. fine art" thing was still bugging me so I looked it up on the Web and found this (the first commenter makes some points I also made):<BR/>http://www.artrenewal.org/articles/2004/Illustration_and_Art/art1.asp<BR/><BR/>I highly recommend you read the whole thing (2 pages). There are some strong arguments in favor of illustration as art.<BR/><BR/>I am biased (heck, I think Looney Tunes are fine art!) but these essays will give you (and me, and anyone else) confidence in illustration as fine art.<BR/><BR/>Here's more:<BR/>http://illustrationart.blogspot.com/2006/01/fine-art-vs-art-thats-mighty-fine.html<BR/>and this glowing endorsement!<BR/>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0HMU/is_6_31/ai_n6116676mike r bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10897636938510045972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-40138118570856620312007-06-14T07:03:00.000-07:002007-06-14T07:03:00.000-07:00Hey, everybody, thank you so much for your wonderf...Hey, everybody, thank you so much for your wonderful and supportive comments! I guess this was really a case of preaching to the converted, or begging the question, since we are all pretty much in agreement on the subject of fine "v" commercial art. It is all Art! ! But I was truly fascinated by your different responses. This IF community is really a blessing. Thanks again!Nancy Bea Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833697697334243593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-54884210789780944622007-06-13T18:13:00.000-07:002007-06-13T18:13:00.000-07:00Very sweet illustration, Nancy. Lovely colors and ...Very sweet illustration, Nancy. Lovely colors and lines and you did such a wonderful job with the reflections on the water.<BR/><BR/>Interesting comments on the fine art vs commercial art. It's not surprising, though I agree with most of the comments you got. Art is art, and some of the most beautiful work I admire come from professional illustrators. There's room for everybody, really... :-)Mônicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414648231621190122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-65948156965817092522007-06-13T16:54:00.000-07:002007-06-13T16:54:00.000-07:00Sweet illo! And congrats on your illustratiing a c...Sweet illo! And congrats on your illustratiing a children's mag! I hope it generates a lot more work for you.<BR/><BR/>Art is the creation of something that envokes an emotional or intellectual response through one or more senses. An illustrator can do fine work that can rival any "fine art." Ask these "artists" if they feel Norman Rockwell was a hack? All he ever did was illustration! And artists troughout history have always done commissioned work. Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel was comercial art. Seriously.mike r bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10897636938510045972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-54569769329540888492007-06-13T14:28:00.000-07:002007-06-13T14:28:00.000-07:00lovely drawing! great job!lovely drawing! great job!Michelle Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471736068856651792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-75363894614440225652007-06-12T11:54:00.000-07:002007-06-12T11:54:00.000-07:00the illustration is wonderful...reflection is the ...the illustration is wonderful...reflection is the best<BR/><BR/>I am hearing a lot about this commercial art vs fine art...is it a real problem?? i read abt the same in many articles..i am trying to decided to which path to follow..i want to a degree... this is vy confusing..Pamela Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191124162819988894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-57373307702725602472007-06-12T09:09:00.000-07:002007-06-12T09:09:00.000-07:00Very nice, like this one! I really like the color...Very nice, like this one! I really like the colors you chose and the reflection of the child in the puddle. Feels like a relaxing summer day at the beach. : )Kathleen Rietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13861312608844417554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-19921368457484450582007-06-11T23:47:00.000-07:002007-06-11T23:47:00.000-07:00For me, you are a great Artist!Bellissimo il rifle...For me, you are a great Artist!<BR/>Bellissimo il riflesso nel acqua!<BR/>Cata.Catalina Alvarezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11058811338463604105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-12187696007355059102007-06-11T12:08:00.000-07:002007-06-11T12:08:00.000-07:00i would enjoy doing the red stripes, too! this is ...i would enjoy doing the red stripes, too! this is a lovely illustration!isay https://www.blogger.com/profile/10907698477268286311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-88489988332219160982007-06-11T05:44:00.000-07:002007-06-11T05:44:00.000-07:00I like how you did the reflections :) Very nice.I like how you did the reflections :) Very nice.constance wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04611749300238133190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-60185854872758532202007-06-10T18:47:00.000-07:002007-06-10T18:47:00.000-07:00Great piece, Nancy!Great piece, Nancy!emilayusofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743871779978775534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-61651929266141954642007-06-10T14:43:00.000-07:002007-06-10T14:43:00.000-07:00This is a wonderful illustration Nancy...a fine pi...This is a wonderful illustration Nancy...a fine piece of art! My blood boils a little when I hear this mindset come up like it did for you. I was hired by a local designer to do an outdoor bank mural in Carmel, Ca. The art association was in an uproar because number one, it wasn't put out to bid, and number two someone said "she's an illustrator, not an artist!" She was referring to my 2 children's books that are published, but the ironic thing is I didn't get to illustrate them! This woman's work is not particularly to my liking but she makes an incredible living at it. The committee had me in tears several times throughout that project. Finally one guy on the board said to leave me alone, he thought I was doing a great job. So now I have a 6'x33' mural right in the heart of downtown Carmel! Illustration Friday has been the best thing I've stumbled upon. It made me go back to a passion I have and now will focus on once again. I love the support and encouragement I get here! Here's to art....all kinds! Congrats on the gig too :)studio lolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363808478293833466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-86505019074013067382007-06-10T12:47:00.000-07:002007-06-10T12:47:00.000-07:00Nancy your illustration is just wonderful. I love ...Nancy your illustration is just wonderful. I love little kids, water, puddles, the beach and colorful bathingsuits. To me, art is from the soul. Call it whatever you will it speaks from the heart of the creator. I do know of the distinctions made between illustrators and fine artists, but having studied as a fine artist and painter, I found wonderful transition into illustrating for children. It is the happiest of all worlds for me. Appreciation and creation of all forms of art allows us to be spectators, participators, and adventurers, no matter what we are called.Ginger*:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14970160779830842600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-86713279517252597782007-06-10T09:23:00.000-07:002007-06-10T09:23:00.000-07:00I love your illo and the story you told about your...I love your illo and the story you told about your group was amazing to me. Art is art and I am continually amazed at the creativity in illustrations. I'm happy about your "maybe job". Go for it!Nina Seven N7https://www.blogger.com/profile/06284301226277465562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-71824399191069699022007-06-10T08:42:00.000-07:002007-06-10T08:42:00.000-07:00This is lovely! I like how you do the reflection.This is lovely! I like how you do the reflection.Jessica Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12796039127811617975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-37475947437702843022007-06-10T08:29:00.000-07:002007-06-10T08:29:00.000-07:00i so love the reflection on the poodle and the lak...i so love the reflection on the poodle and the lake. nice illo! and i don't get art too...i mean, i find some of the great arts are in illustration works, and i just don't get why a 'silly' painting could worth thousands of bucks.. i just don't get it.ELLA ELVIANAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14808894142431270722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-45532558830353177362007-06-10T08:21:00.000-07:002007-06-10T08:21:00.000-07:00There is nothing more nobel than an illustration a...There is nothing more nobel than an illustration artist! Why did I start to draw when I was a little kid? The illustrations in the Frank L. Baum, OZ series, Lewis Carroll, Robin James' watercolors in the Serendipity Books, Beatrix Potter and of course Dr. Suess. And don't forget the new classics such as Stellaluna (beautiful paintings) and Jane Chapman's "Bear" books? Art is not about impressing others, it's about the lasting impression it leaves.Kim de Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09658353268616114695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-87938482330504599282007-06-10T06:16:00.000-07:002007-06-10T06:16:00.000-07:00The irony is, that whether you sell your "fine" ar...The irony is, that whether you sell your "fine" art or sell illustration, they are both commercial art. Unless one is creating strictly to express something they want to express, then it is all the same thing. I find that distinction ridiculous in most cases. <BR/><BR/>I also believe that some of the most amazing art created in this country is done as illustration projects...Willie Baronethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01021312930184983177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-90184096006677287202007-06-09T23:13:00.000-07:002007-06-09T23:13:00.000-07:00I sure do love this illo! Especially the reflectio...I sure do love this illo! Especially the reflection in the puddle! Yes, recently someone said yes I am an artist too, but i'm a fine artist! I must have looked at her the way you did to the group. I don;t think in these terms, to me that is an old way of thinking it's all art! Carry on nb you are doing just great!valerie walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15680334509469712078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156386594603149097.post-25882872999974805812007-06-09T19:38:00.000-07:002007-06-09T19:38:00.000-07:00lov the reflection in the puddle nice worklov the reflection in the puddle nice work°https://www.blogger.com/profile/08106827472688426683noreply@blogger.com