Would you consider this fine art?

[heart_of_disney]

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[Cindy B]

Umm.. is it you?

It is pop -inspired. Note I did not call it art either.

Fine popular art is something like a Warhol, Pollack or even Paik. (or is it Piak? I always get the vowels transposed.)

 

[Charade]

Not really.

JMHO.

 

[pr surfer]

Great graphic design and illustration.

Not very fine art.

 

[mjkacmom]

Not to me - I do find it odd that you pop in every couple of months, asking only about disney artwork.

 

[KristaTX]

Umm.. is it you?

I doubt Shag posts on the DIS. But if he did, we'd be lucky . Some of his stuff is really cool.

I'm not sure what defines "fine art".

 

[JR6ooo4]

the only qualification that will prove whether it is or not...

Is the selling price!

Mikeeee

 

[clgwli]

IMO no.

 

[tw1nsmom]

IMHO No. It's not fine art. It's graphic design that could be considered a form of art. Art is completely subjective though. One person's art is another person's eyesore.

 

[Aisling]

I wouldn't call it "fine art", but I like it and believe it has it's place in the art world. Not being "fine art" doesn't diminish it's value, just it's classification.

 

[scroot]

He did lots of stuff for Disneyland's 50th. I liked it as I do this stuff.

It mostly reminds me of Mary Blair's work.

Not fine art. Disneyana.

 

[eliza61]

Probably call it more Pop-art.

 

[ericamanda01]

I love those Shag prints. I have one from Tomorrow Land and I love it. As for art, it's subjective. Everyone has a different opinion as to what makes real art. But for me I would say this is art.

 

[c4a]

Art? Yes. Definately. Talented Artist? Yes. Definately.

Fine Art? No.
This is my idea of Fine Art:
Rembrandt link

To me, fine art is awe inspiring...there is a catch in my throat when I view it...a need to whisper in it's presence, almost.

I think art is very subjective, though. (To each his/her own kind of thing) Obviously, Rembrandt is my favorite...hands down. The man was a genuis! Bellini, Carravaggio (sp?), Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, & Emily Farmer are some others I enjoy. (Yes, I prefer portraits and landscapes to abstracts & surrealism. Even though there are a couple of abstracts I really like & am finding myself drawn to Kush's surrealism stuff more and more).

Perhaps, I am a snob when it comes to Graphic Art. I appreciate the beauty of the piece, the amount of work, the inspiration...the entire process. However, I am more awed by the artist who conveyed emotion not only by color...but by actual brushstroke technique.
jmo.

 

[tlens]

Not even close.

 

[Scurvy]

Definitely not.

I do like Shag's stuff, though. It's fun and retro, and I really like Disney and Tiki things so his work appeals to me. I wouldn't call it "Fine Art" at all. Maybe pop art or just graphic design.

 

[Todd&Copper]

No. Absolutely not.

Nice graphic design work, though.