Pickles by Brian Crane for May 03, 2023

Opal maybe you should try knitting instead.

And I’m great singing tenor. Best appreciated from ten’r twelve kilometers away.

If you were an ex-President like George W Bush, your paintings would be worth money.

My mom spent quite a bit of time and not a little money painting and going to classes (including Elder Hostel classes). Unsurprising to me, what she painted was… not bad… as long as she stuck to landscapes. But every once in awhile she’d bring home a piece by one of the teachers. And those were always at least “pretty good” and quite often quite a bit better. When Mom died, some of the sibs wanted some of her art… but the BIG discussion was about some of the art she owned that had been created by real artists. I didn’t get any of those: I like art but it’s Spouse who loves it.

My wife and I were fortunate to have the same teacher in high school – drama for her, art for me. He later taught art at a major university and became a successful commercial artist. When we were both single we each bought one of his paintings and in each case was given one because we were his favorite students. Later when we married he gave us a set of his lithographs as a wedding present. I don’t know what they’re all worth now, but it’s probably in the thousands. We’d never sell them, but our kids might get a pretty penny for them someday.

And if you close your eyes completely, they look even better.

nuttin a match and some kerosene couln’t fix ㋡

The old “60 feet and 60mph” rule ;-)

They may seem even better if you don’t squint …

and I have face for the radio and voice for no one… ;)

Mine look best if you either close your eyes or turn your back.

Might be a good “pop-art” piece!

Validation is for parking.

I’ll be the first to admit I can’t paint and I can’t draw either. I can’t even draw a straight line with a ruler!

And that is why men need glasses in their old age, so without them. The wife still looks good

I’d like to see Sylvia and Nelson in a couple panels together.

Yeah…like Monet

Gotta do the less successful ones to get your best ones. That and how close do you get to the walls, really? 6 ft rule is fine.

At least she’s HONEST

Looks good from the road, at midnight, on a moonless night

I’ve found most artists to be more critical of their own work than others are

I have a good soprano voice, as long as I don’t open my mouth.

There is always eBay. Sell!!

Most artists make art because they must; appreciation from others doesn’t always happen in their lifetime (viz Vincent Van Gogh).

One thing, it will keep her busy and out of Earl’s “hair”……

And the favorite song people like to hear Opal sing is, “Far, Far away on a hill.”

No better or worse than the art world’s newest,rising star Sharon Stone…….

She should adapt Malevich’s style. . His “White on White” painting (which is exactly what it sounds like, if you’re not familiar) sold for millions.

When a kid, we bought the paint by number sets and some turned out pretty good for a kid.

Perhaps a bit more time, a few decades.

Looks pretty good from here….I can see sea gulls, ducks, a sailboat and sand dunes.

You would need to leave the room to appreciate my painting talent. I could crochet you something – if you are not in a big hurry. lol

Well I’d suggest she creates cartoons of guys for r/chickflixxx. That’s where the real money is.

I clicked “Like” because I am all about supporting the arts! ☺

I have absolutely no talent for anything artistic. Can’t write stories, sing, paint, draw, or play a musical instrument. I am, however, a great member of the audience. The audience is important. Without it, who would appreciate all the fine work of the artists?

Blame it paint by numbers!

She found THE WAY.

My child could outdraw me when she was 3. I knew I had no skill, but that was downright embarrassing.

And no one mentioned Hunter Biden…..I’m disappointed in you people. Come on man!

Art from afar? Sounds reasonable, especially when viewing Picasso or Dali.

art is in the beholder’s eye after all

I’ve seen better pictures on an eye chart!

During my brief art education I was told that viewing it upside down was the best way to spot irregularities. No, the painting should be upside down. Yes, you do have to tell some people.

Just put on a pair of rose colored glasses, and the painting will look great.

William Turner earned some fame and fortune with something like that.

The way my eyesight is without my glasses, it’s all impressionism.

Life is shorter than any of us expect; when we get a chance to do something we enjoy, we should take that chance (as long as it’s something legal and harmless!), and not worry of others think we’re doing a good job. I promised myself I’d get back to writing short stories when I retired; it’s been two years, and I haven’t done more than 2 very short stories for our retirement community newsletter, but, one of these days…