Tuesday, June 30, 2009

"Artsy"

I went to dinner awhile back with two friends of mine and somehow we got on the topic of "artist types". One of them shuddered at the thought, but I personally love artist types. I love artsy people, people of substance and originality.
What I don't like are people who think they're artsy, when they really aren't. Its detestable, really. I mean, either you're artsy or you aren't. I think a lot of these people like the idea of being artsy but they don't really know how to be. They force it and then its just sad.

What would constitute an artsy faker? Lets see shall we:
  • People who have an Andy Warhol bag

  • People with brightly colored hair

  • People who claim to love art and artists but then only seem to be able to name artists like Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, and O'Keefe

  • Most college art students


  • I could add more but I won't because I'm getting all flustered. Anyway, I really wish there were more genuine artsy people and not just "artsy" wannabes.

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