But back to the original concept of "what is art". On our website we make the statement "our mission is to conceive & create one-of-a-kind statement pieces by hand through texture,contrast & mixed media". Is this the definition of art, the act of conceiving and creating something. Perhaps another one could be "anything that inspires and pleases the eye"??? Works for me!

Some searching on the subject elicited this definition; "Art is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination". This is a pretty wide definition and leaves things pretty wide open! However, it does go on to say; "typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power." #whatisart Years ago I had a debate with another artist who was strenuously defending a current "vogu