What the heck is this?
This is one of the things I do instead of watching TV. Rest assured, I’m not under any delusion that I have artistic ability. But, I have gotten some catharsis from creating these. If you are entertained, annoyed, offended or repulsed by them in any way, please feel free to leave a comment (inane, thoughtful, or anywhere in between). You’ll need to sign up through wordpress.com, but it’s free and doesn’t take too long. You can click on the “logged in” link where it says “You must be logged in to post a comment”, and you will be directed through the process.
There may be other works of socalled art by other socalled artists. If so, it will be noted above or below the thumbnail. I also have some actual art thrown in from time to time. Please also note that there may be other pages of socalled art. If so, just click on “Previous entries” at the bottom of the page.
And another thing… the socalled art may look a little blurry after you click on the thumbnail to enlarge, depending on your monitor size. If you click one more time on the enlarged picture, it will zoom in and fix any blurriness… so, you’ll be able to see them in their full splendor and glory.
And another another thing… these magnificent works of socalled art were initially created using Microsoft® Paint, version 5.1, which I liked (and still like) for its no-frillsness. I then started to use the freely downloadable Paint.NET which was/is good because it allows me to be lazy when I need to be, and more easily create something aesthetically pleasing to me with minimal socalled artistic investment. Just recently (end of September), I switched back to a Mac and am using a program called ArtRage2, which I think is well worth the $25 price tag.
Welcome.
Socalled art. Reminds me of this :
‘John Cage had come to feel
art in our time
was much less important
than our daily life
If there’s a perpetual plan
for discovery days
where everyone can take part
in what he called
purposeless play
and there’s a sign of life in this play
not to get order from chaos
tell you how to create
but simply to wake to your life.’
- Tiger the Lion, Tragically Hip
Perfectly apposite, apropos, germane, and material.
hi. i’d like to use one of your images for a journal book page promoting the elimination of stigma associated with mental illness. that ok?
Sure thing, but please let me know which one before you use, since some of the images have some “borrowed” images within them. Is this a web journal, or an actual hold-in-your-hand journal? I’d be interested in reading. Also, I’d just ask that you reference this website for the image you use.
Thanks!
good question! LOL i believe it’s the image with a posted date of 11.15.2008. it’s a hold-in-hand journal. i can credit it something like “image: xxxxxx, (date).” how about that?
“blank canvas”?…that one definitely has no “borrowed” images within it.
If it’s all the same to you, I’d like it if the credit had this web address, such as: image: “blank canvas” http://ignignok.wordpress.com/2008/11/15/blank-canvas/. So, anybody who might be interested can find their way here, obviously.
I’m intrigued about the journal. Can you give me the name, and would I be able to find it easily? Or, is it something your self-publishing?
hi there! it is a journal book (think ‘commemorative’) that is being published by the alcott center in support of their artWorks 2009 event. alcott is a non-profit that offers services to people diagnosed with mental illness. artWorks (an annual event) showcases the work by consumers (i.e. those living with mental illness) as a means of removing the stigma. *whew* a lot to type but hopefully i’ve given you some helpful info! you can check them out at http://www.alcottcenter.org.
so! with all of this said, if the client selects the ad i’ve designed with “blank canvas” i’ll be sure to give you credit. thanks much! cheers!! 
Ok, I didn’t realize you were using one of my images to create your own. That’s great, and I wish you luck. I hope you’ll share your finished product with me, and give me permission to post, regardless of whether it’s selected for the journal or not.