12.12.11 Adammadness!
Dec 12, 2011 16:19:07 GMT -5
Post by rabbitrabbit on Dec 12, 2011 16:19:07 GMT -5
astrology: in the US/west it seems like there is a wide range of attitudes from it's complete bunk, to it's fun in a superstitious way, to it's accurate.
I lived for a little while in India and saw a bit of what it's like when it's so much more culturally accepted that it impacts everything from corporate calenders to whom you can marry, and when to take vacation/go abroad. I'd also assume that Chinese astrology might be similar to Vedic in this way. I guess in a way I didn't see that it matters too much in these countries whether an individual believes or not, if the surrounding society still respected the rhythms and rules.
Adam's in an interesting position if he does take it very seriously in terms of trying to convince other stakeholders in corporate calenders for example, lol I don't envy him or them.
religion/spirituality: doesn't necessarily come down to a logic/faith dichotomy. The are also varieties of spiritual experience documented throughout the ages, which on an individual level can bump somebody from the atheist/agnostic camp to seeing the universe in a new way. Susie talked a little bit about how having this shift in perspective can impact the way you see and respond to your own life, and therefore can lead to changes in your outer circumstances.
I've often thought from some of the things Adam has said (including lyric bits) that he may have had his own more metaphysical experiences which may have helped and continue to help him along his path with much of the bravery and confidence I admire.
fanart: in general i'm not so much a fan, but not really for technical reasons with execution. More because there is a standardization of approach/stylization that you often see on deviant art and similar sites that I think actually can limit the creativity and development of young artists; and if they are interested seriously in either commercial or contemporary fine art, kind of leads them more away from those worlds than closer to them. (For example, art schools usually won't accept a drawing or painting based on a commercial photo as an portfolio item.)
If you are just drawing for fun, no big, but if you are really passionate about art, why assume early on that it will always be just for fun?
I'm happy to give my two cents on how to build technical skills and develop as a professional visual artist without shelling out big bucks (because that's basically been my path) if anyone wants to PM me.
Adam connection -- he's kind of an awesome example of this kind of non-traditional career path as well, figuring out and piecing together musical education, opportunities, and artistic development with limited funds. You could contrast this with Jesse J, Adele, or Leona Lewis who all went to the BRIT school for performing arts and technology for example.
I lived for a little while in India and saw a bit of what it's like when it's so much more culturally accepted that it impacts everything from corporate calenders to whom you can marry, and when to take vacation/go abroad. I'd also assume that Chinese astrology might be similar to Vedic in this way. I guess in a way I didn't see that it matters too much in these countries whether an individual believes or not, if the surrounding society still respected the rhythms and rules.
Adam's in an interesting position if he does take it very seriously in terms of trying to convince other stakeholders in corporate calenders for example, lol I don't envy him or them.
religion/spirituality: doesn't necessarily come down to a logic/faith dichotomy. The are also varieties of spiritual experience documented throughout the ages, which on an individual level can bump somebody from the atheist/agnostic camp to seeing the universe in a new way. Susie talked a little bit about how having this shift in perspective can impact the way you see and respond to your own life, and therefore can lead to changes in your outer circumstances.
I've often thought from some of the things Adam has said (including lyric bits) that he may have had his own more metaphysical experiences which may have helped and continue to help him along his path with much of the bravery and confidence I admire.
fanart: in general i'm not so much a fan, but not really for technical reasons with execution. More because there is a standardization of approach/stylization that you often see on deviant art and similar sites that I think actually can limit the creativity and development of young artists; and if they are interested seriously in either commercial or contemporary fine art, kind of leads them more away from those worlds than closer to them. (For example, art schools usually won't accept a drawing or painting based on a commercial photo as an portfolio item.)
If you are just drawing for fun, no big, but if you are really passionate about art, why assume early on that it will always be just for fun?
I'm happy to give my two cents on how to build technical skills and develop as a professional visual artist without shelling out big bucks (because that's basically been my path) if anyone wants to PM me.
Adam connection -- he's kind of an awesome example of this kind of non-traditional career path as well, figuring out and piecing together musical education, opportunities, and artistic development with limited funds. You could contrast this with Jesse J, Adele, or Leona Lewis who all went to the BRIT school for performing arts and technology for example.
