This reminds me of a quote from John Adams (one of the founding fathers of the US) "I must study politics and war, that our sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy … in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music." We easily take for granted that a degree of wealth and a stable society are necessary to devote oneself to an art. And like you say, even then what we might need to sacrifice can provide the kind of limitations that can help us flourish as artists.
I love the architecture reminiscence. I could apply it to my experience of life and I am 81 now! Another great post. I will find you £4 a month by reducing my consumption of bacon sandwiches.🐰
A PS. Seem to have problems subscribing. Can you check it out please. A NG postcard might help identify me.🐰
This reminds me of a quote from John Adams (one of the founding fathers of the US) "I must study politics and war, that our sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy … in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music." We easily take for granted that a degree of wealth and a stable society are necessary to devote oneself to an art. And like you say, even then what we might need to sacrifice can provide the kind of limitations that can help us flourish as artists.
I love the architecture reminiscence. I could apply it to my experience of life and I am 81 now! Another great post. I will find you £4 a month by reducing my consumption of bacon sandwiches.🐰
A PS. Seem to have problems subscribing. Can you check it out please. A NG postcard might help identify me.🐰
Thank you so much!
I've had a look and subscription seems fine...not sure what happening there.
Owen, hopefully I am a subscriber now. Keep up the good work. 🐰
Thank you!
This resonates with me really deeply! Thank you
Cheers, Ben!