Tea Party Artists: NOT
I was searching online for groups of artists who identify with the Tea Party.
I ran across these guys: www dot teapartyartists dot com
I have not included their link, because I don't want to give them the linkback.
A quick perusal shows them to be typical ruling class elitists who see Tea Party people as snaggle-toothed throwback, Wagner listening fascists.
They are welcome to their opinion, but I would like to find/form a group of actual artists who identify with the Tea Party.
Your thoughts are welcome.
I ran across these guys: www dot teapartyartists dot com
I have not included their link, because I don't want to give them the linkback.
A quick perusal shows them to be typical ruling class elitists who see Tea Party people as snaggle-toothed throwback, Wagner listening fascists.
They are welcome to their opinion, but I would like to find/form a group of actual artists who identify with the Tea Party.
Your thoughts are welcome.
Here's a link to most of my graphics work (haven't done much in recent years). I am kinda proud of the virtual Coke scene/bottle.
http://www.xtimports.com/gallery.html
(mostly just linking to encourage real artists to come out of the closet...)
Fred Speckmann
Fred Speckmann
I have often thought that the things which I believe will not get traction in society until those things are represented in art.
Supply-side economics, my friend: "build it and they will come."
But as Juvenal said back in ancient Rome,
``difficile est saturam non scribere. nam quis iniquae tam patiens urbis, tam ferreus, ut teneat se...''
(``It is difficult not to write satire. For who is so tolerant of the wicked city, so steeled, that he can restrain himself...'')
Whenever you are doing something good expect to be attacked by the the leftist...4 sure....I am a tea party member...
Even though my domain is fabrication (furniture refinishing/reupholstery and creations with fabric, wood, foam, leather, etc.) when my customers hire me they are hiring an artist.
My clientele are becoming fewer and farther between, so I have pulled the "Galt thing" and work for the average person as well, however they don't appreciate art as much.
I'd love to join a TEA Party artist's group.
I think it will be hard to find conservative artists. Somehow the arts have been "taken over" by the socialist mindset. That may just be my perception, though.
Leftists believing that the world of art is theirs has always been true, but there have always been rebels, one of those being Ayn Rand.
Salvadore Dali used to tweak the Marxists into fits.
Jon McNaughton (Christian-Conservative) is tweaking the snot out of the Marxists today.
We *do* exist, and the realm of art is just as much ours.
That being said, if it's something you're pondering, I will happily contribute time, art, whatever would be beneficial.
Btw, I may need some stogies this weekend. Are you in the shop tomorrow, perchance?
But Mrs. Eudaimonia & I will be there Saturday for their day long 2nd Anniversary event.
Complementary catered food @ 4pm.
Specials on San Lotano cigars and Xikar accessories all day long.
If you're looking to buy some gifts, that's the time to go.
Also, check last Sat or Sun Wtby Rep-Am.
There should be a 10% coupon in there.
As for the artist group, I was looking for a group to network through and find a wider audience for my satire.
It concerns me that the snarky Marxist elitists beat us to the punch on this.
I have an idea though.
I will develop it a bit more when I have time.
I look forward to hearing more about this.
The artist I hired is good, but didn't get where I was coming from on some issues.
If I do a second book, I might consider another artist.
Bring a sample of your pen & ink.
I'm not sure we'll have time or space to see each other's work, but if we do, it will give you a chance to let other people see it too.
Let me know what you think.