April 2013 - Maniscalco Gallery

Beethoven and God

by delta | Apr 30, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View

In answer to Schindler’s question about the Opus 31, No. 2, Beethoven replied, “Read Shakespeare’s Tempest.” Much is said about listening to your inner voice and soul, which is all well and good. But first you have to connect your inner voice...

Interview with “Beethoven”

by delta | Apr 25, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View

An interview with Sara Coy for the Threshold Theatre production of 33 Variations 1. Where did you grow up? What drew you to theatre and the arts? I grew up in a household full of the arts in St Clair Shores, Michigan. I remember hot summer days of intense creativity,...

Which Came First, the Art or the Artist?

by delta | Apr 24, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View

A friend posted, “you don’t have to be an artist to create art.” Yes, I suppose if you created art that would qualify you as an artist. But only an artist can create art. Most people simply aren’t willing to risk looking foolish in the attempt...

Creativity and the Definition of Art

by delta | Apr 22, 2013 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View

“Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” I’ve been saying this for many years as a teacher. The idea that giving ourselves total freedom to do anything at all and calling it art, may sound absurd, but...

Madness and Art

by delta | Apr 17, 2013 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View

In his turn, in a letter to a friend, composer Zelter from Berlin, Goethe let him know of his meeting with Beethoven: “I met Beethoven. His talent astonished me; nevertheless, he unfortunately has a tumultuous personality, which is not completely wrong in...

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