When I was a kid, I would watch this guy on PBS with my grandmother. I was amazed at how he could take plain white canvas and in a few minutes sketch an entire world on there. Of course, he always invited his viewers to paint a long with him. Granny always kept art supplies and an inexhaustible supply of finger paints. So while Mr. Ross sketched his artwork, I'd sketch mine.
Somehow, though, mine never seemed to look like his.
Granny never cared though. She preferred mine, but what grandmother wouldn't.
But I never forgot how frustrating it was to watch Mr. Ross so effortlessly create a work of art.
Years later it dawned on me that making something so difficult seem effortless is one of the hallmarks of being an artist. It doesn't matter if you are painting, writing, drawing, overhauling an engine, or plowing a field. All are difficult tasks, yet an artist can make each look effortless.
Enjoy this clip. Maybe it will take you back like it did with me.
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNzg0NTEyMzI=.html
I tried to include video but it appears youtube is full of parodies and spoofs. The other videos are from aol and won't allow me to embed them on my blog. So I had to include a link. Sorry.
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