Reply #29: Artistic License is a cliche...

[October]

And as far as "true likeness" goes, just because someone can realistically replicate something by painting or sculpting its image, doesn't make it art. That's just one level of a learned skill. It takes much more to take it to the next level. There are color theories, perspectives and many other sciences involved in learning any art form. It's a study, and to suggest otherwise is showing a lack of understanding and an amazing over simplification. Only when an artist can master certain skills can they add their own expression to elevate the work to an art form.

I can cook, but that doesn't make me a chef.

My daughter is a very serious ballet dancer -- she's been studying for years. If someone walked into her class for the first time, they would not be able to do what she does. You might enjoy their movement or expression, and they might have a great time, but it would not be ballet.