People talk about «inspiration» when they think of the process of creating art. I never think of such a thing. Perspiration is more likely to provide insight and ideas for a work of art than some superstitious belief in muses or such other elements designed to, supposedly, inspire. So I live in a very ancient city, actually it was built in the days of the Roman Empire. Here I find «inspiration» in many things, but mostly the gothic buildings…
Here is just one angle of the Micalet, the bell tower of the Cathedral of Valencia… It is truly amazing and inspiring…
Although I am not a landscape painter, I do learn and find many elements in architecture and in the natural world. Everything comes from the natural world that surrounds us. Even my abstract art takes root there and there hides its references. There is no such thing as an abstract, everything proceeds from something. Earth, life, the Universe, the «everything,» is a product of creativity, it is creation, not evolution. In art there is no such thing as evolution. There is always creation, development and spirit…
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Beautiful post
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I can see why Valencia inspires you Francesc. I must write a blog about my experience there at some point.
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As you may know, I am not originally from the Comunitat Valenciana, but for the last five years that I have lived here I fell totally in love with this city. There is much here to wake up the imagination. I would certainly love to read your impressions of Valencia, Malc, please write it. Have a great Friday!
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I’ll put it on the long list of things I want to write about in that case F. Have a great Friday evening my friend and a fabulous weekend.
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Thank you Malc, you too!
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Merci!
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Well I don’t give much credence to «muses» either, save as tool to explain «inspiration» of concept to believers. Our discounting others’ reliance on or attribution to «their muses» might be a little, um, ah, stuffy, so we must be mindful. Inspiration or provocation can come from anywhere. As you demonstrate with your lovely but brief tour of your city. Good morning/midday. The weekend looms!
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Yes it was a rather brief tour, I was sitting across from the west side of the cathedral and I really got hooked on the shadows and the angles as well as the roof, especially of the bell tower, the Micalet («little Michael» and don’t ask me how it got that name). And reference inspiration and muses, well it might sound «stuffy» an you are right, we must be careful, but muses and inspiration are not in the nomenclature of professionals… Cheers my friend and a great morning to you. It is barely 1400 hours here, still morning…
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Beautiful painting and photographs. I think the Muse may inspire, but work gets it done. I can see why Valencia inspires you. Happy Saturday.
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Been living here now for five years and every day I love this city a little more and although I am from the north, the Mediterranean is incomparable… thank you Pat!
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You’re welcome. Salud.
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