P a t r i c k G i a c o b b e

The progression of an Urban collected Christmas Juniper

Prior to being lifted 12/24/05

 
Pruned unnecessary branches and treated with lime sulfur.

April 10 2006

 
12/29/06/ Japanese pot

 
3/2009

Size Comparison

                           
                                       12/2003                                    3/2009

One can be taught the craft,
but the Art comes from within
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A talented person, although knowing the rules and techniques of
the craft are not bound by them.
These things are training tools, meant to start the artist on a strong
foundation. If held meticulously these training tools will inhibit
the creativity of an artist.
They must eventually be muted.
Many people cannot go forward without the rules.
So they adhere to the rules strongly and defend their use to all.
Some eventually become teachers.
But they can only teach the craft.
They cannot teach the Art that comes from within.
The artist will move beyond the memorized rules and techniques,
into the realm of creativity.