Five Mona Lisa paintings stared at me when I got off the elevator. I cocked my head to one side, squinted, and questioned which one was real. But felt a little dumb realizing none of them were - I saw the original one in Paris a few years earlier. I walked around the lobby and stared back into each pair of eyes. I noticed subtle differences between each
"Nowadays, I forge paintings." This is a great line.
Elizabeth, there is a lot I could say about the creative aspects of this piece - but the thing that struck me is that could have been a lot longer, and said the same thing. That you took me (the reader) for a nice ride and communicated your message in a beautiful, succinct, and tight manner - was a great accomplishment.
You do a great job describing the subtle differences between the Mona Lisas, and I love your line about the pseudonym of “precedent study.” Great work!
Now I may just have to forge Emerson’s “Self-Reliance.”
Your storytelling is so playful and inviting. I love how you bring the lesson to life by walking us through the gallery and giving us a peek inside your forging experiences. I enjoy seeing the world through your painter's perspective.
I used to struggle with expressing myself through personal attire, so I started replicating fashion bloggers and stylists. Eventually, I discovered my own style. You beautifully remind me that forging the creatives we admire helps us discover our style. It helps us refine the ways we express our own creativity.
Tier S life lesson right there! So glad to see the disco ball back too haha, thinking about the glitter always brings a grin to my face LOL Forging is surely the greatest way to learn from the master artisans. Your encounter with forged Mona Lisa is such a great story! I can see that as an opening in another heist comedy haha :D
Elizabeth! Looks like we were writing along the same idea wavelength! I love how clear yet entertaining this essay was–I barely blinked! I also loved your study of Sari Shryack. The dumb question I have is what surface did you paint this in?
Such a good learning and life lesson. Exchange of learning is meant to be shared and celebrated! I appreciate your piece and sharing such a great and concise example. 🙌✨
"Nowadays, I forge paintings." This is a great line.
Elizabeth, there is a lot I could say about the creative aspects of this piece - but the thing that struck me is that could have been a lot longer, and said the same thing. That you took me (the reader) for a nice ride and communicated your message in a beautiful, succinct, and tight manner - was a great accomplishment.
Way to go.
James
You do a great job describing the subtle differences between the Mona Lisas, and I love your line about the pseudonym of “precedent study.” Great work!
Now I may just have to forge Emerson’s “Self-Reliance.”
Your storytelling is so playful and inviting. I love how you bring the lesson to life by walking us through the gallery and giving us a peek inside your forging experiences. I enjoy seeing the world through your painter's perspective.
I used to struggle with expressing myself through personal attire, so I started replicating fashion bloggers and stylists. Eventually, I discovered my own style. You beautifully remind me that forging the creatives we admire helps us discover our style. It helps us refine the ways we express our own creativity.
Tier S life lesson right there! So glad to see the disco ball back too haha, thinking about the glitter always brings a grin to my face LOL Forging is surely the greatest way to learn from the master artisans. Your encounter with forged Mona Lisa is such a great story! I can see that as an opening in another heist comedy haha :D
Elizabeth! Looks like we were writing along the same idea wavelength! I love how clear yet entertaining this essay was–I barely blinked! I also loved your study of Sari Shryack. The dumb question I have is what surface did you paint this in?
ps. I still owe you showing you my paintings!
Such a good learning and life lesson. Exchange of learning is meant to be shared and celebrated! I appreciate your piece and sharing such a great and concise example. 🙌✨
I love this.
Is it weird that I want a floorpan drawn by you? They’re so cool. Wait, are they by hand??
Also, have you ever read about Van Gogh’s experiences with copying/studying other artists?
I like that he copied woodcuts, but did painted versions of them. I love that idea of copying, but switching up the medium.
Hmm. What about forging one’s OWN work? 🤔
Perhaps, one day, I will learn how to paint by forging an Elizabeth Edwards original masterpiece?
I’ve always resonated with Courbet’s self portrait because he looks so distressed lol I feel that.
Disco balls<3