Bad Art

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Originally Posted by bewitched

"Gilded Nude"

Spoiler:

Oversized arm- very funny!

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Meanwhile, I'm with Alex on this one. I'm always happy to quickly judge art when I see it, but as has been proven time and again, just because I think it's crap doesn't mean it is, and just because I think it's brilliant doesn't mean it is.

True- art appeals to different people. I see a lot of "good" art that I think is carp.

I'm a dilettante at photography, drawing, and once in a rare while, painting. I'm most confident in the photography, and I frequently share those online. While I know my drawings are definitely in the "pathetic" category, I do it because I like it and I don't generally share those. Maybe if something turns out well.

As far as mocking bad art, I hope to keep that in the privacy of my own self. I would hate to hurt anybody's feelings.

[bewitched]

Most of the "art" is found in trash bins, The Salvation Army, etc. and/or "donated" by the artist. When the artist (or former owner of the piece) is known, they seem to be amused and pleased. (One piece, Mary Todd Lincoln was donated by the artist after the friend to whom it was originally gifted returned the painting. Upon hearing of MOBA and its resolve to provide a home for spectacular and unwanted pieces of art, he was thrilled. "I love it, I would never hang it on my wall, and it seems I can't give it away. Then I heard about MOBA and I rejoiced that there is a place where my painting will be seen and celebrated.")

For instance, this piece, "Lucy in the Fields with Flowers", was seen by the subject's grand-daughter. She told the story of how the portrait came to be commenting:

Ms. Lawlor told us of the day that the painting arrived wrapped in paper. Everyone gathered around to watch as the paper was torn off, the thirteen year old Susan bit her lip to keep from gasping.

It was a wonderfully accurate likeness of her grandmother's face in an oddly postured and formed body against a bizarre, surreal background.

The site is generally not mean spirited and is devoted to finding the fun in bad art everywhere. Personally, I think I'd be highly amused if I found one of my paintings in its "collection".




On a separate note, I agree with GD. Get some paint brushes and just paint. Who cares if it sucks if you enjoy doing it? On the other hand, you might find out you're really talented. You just might not want to leave your masterpieces in trash bins around Boston.