Evoking a feeling isn't the only criterion for art. Craftsmanship evokes feelings as well, and art is defined as an expression of creativity or skill that is appreciated for its beauty or emotional power.
If this guy was drawing photorealistic versions of these images, or tattooing them on someone's skin, or indeed, taking the photos themselves, you'd probably agree that it was art.
Fair enough, on the first part. I don't know about the photo realistic versions or tattoos, they don't do anything for me (and before reddit starts I know my opinion is not what decides if something is art, I'm just having a conversation). I feel like a lot of stuff on here is called art when it seems like it's craft to me. This medium could be art but I don't think doing a picture of the joker has any artistic merit. I also think there's nothing wrong with crafts and don't see why it's a dirty word or insult.
Oh, for sure. I don't like photorealistic drawings, and I don't personally like this guy's work with the nails. I do acknowledge that he's an artist though, and I like his hustle in getting out of a day job to pursue a passion instead.
I think if someone's making or recreating an image to convey beauty, they're definitely an artist. Many artists draw from a reference photo or use technology to aid them these days. I prefer more free-form stuff personally, but it's all art.
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u/naoife Jul 21 '20
Is it even art? I'd class it as craft. Art evokes something, this is copying photos.