Re: interesting perspective
Just my opinion but Art is any expression meant to communicate. It may not be Fine Art but it is Art. The person you quoted is most likely someone who thinks they must pull others down to rise up. Ask them a few questions and you most likely will find out their 'hand work' only goes so far. Tools do not define an artist, an artist is not a tool, from a stone to a computer only the artist knows if it belongs on the palette. It's your work I don't think anyone should let others define what is permissible or possible. As long as they just want to spit and sputter about how they are the only true artists who cares, it's when they start with the demands is when it irks me.
Check out Roger Bleile's Glossary on Hand Engraving, I think he has it right. Who cares if the tools you use are 'hand tools' or not? If you use them and someone wants to say it's not Art who cares? Your customers and your taste should be all that matters.
Bob
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