tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10593114.post7299283979376255475..comments2023-06-07T06:53:29.632-07:00Comments on Tabula Rasa: Thoughts coming thru the ChaosEriohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18099799598510678216noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10593114.post-77872554202239511252009-01-29T18:54:00.000-08:002009-01-29T18:54:00.000-08:00I actually felt that barrier with photography itse...I actually felt that barrier with photography itself originally. This lead me to take up painting and an interest in other mediums. <BR/><BR/>It was a full circle in my mind that made me realize the medium is pretty much irrelevant - its what you are communicating that is important. To me, being wound up in the technique, something I can't honestly say ever really overtook me, is less important than being wound up in the moment.<BR/><BR/>Someone wisely pointed out to me along the way that most viewers are unaware of the finer nuances of our crafts. Most viewers do not care about pixels, grain size or much else. Images are bit like wine to them - if it tastes good - its good. If it looks good - it is. Viewers are not wound up in technique and really aren't as concerned about one medium or another.<BR/><BR/>I think the advise was sound - we produce first to satisfy ourselves and then others. If we are only concerned about satisfying ourselves and the technique or medium is everything - then by default, the subject is secondary. I don't know if that would be very gratifying.<BR/><BR/>The image on the wall is the prize. Once an image is printed and on a wall it is tangible. It is revered, cherished, admired, discussed, proudly shown off, posessed, communicated. Images on negatives or in digital files are as good as each other - unseen. It is understandable that both varieties provide little satisfaction to their creators.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10593114.post-29155091482072773782009-01-28T16:03:00.000-08:002009-01-28T16:03:00.000-08:00Its a strange world where so little is actually ph...Its a strange world where so little is actually physical. Can't touch it. Just 1's and 0's.<BR/><BR/>Difficult to embrace something so cold and distant, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>After making the switch myself I've noticed how productive I've become. Wasn't possible before. <BR/><BR/>What's important has really changed for me. In the past it was the tools and process. Now its been reduced to just the impact of the final print.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you're going through similar challenges.Christopher Mark Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03547095949481024502noreply@blogger.com