Timothy Spall's paintings

[jordanbasset]

I think Tim Spall would accept the criticism that he is not as good as Turner, I do not think he or any one else claimed he was. My own view is that he is a very decent painter, I would not buy one but I think his work stands well against many other paintings I would not buy

 

[newtothis]

The idea that only someone skilled at a task is entitled to be a critic was shot down by Socrates a year or two ago.

That probably explains the number of day sailors explaining what the Vendée guys were doing wrong.

 

[Laminar Flow]

That probably explains the number of day sailors explaining what the Vendée guys were doing wrong.

Conversely, it would also explain the number of those who think that a carbon fibre racer makes the perfect cruising boat and then bemoan the fact that their better halves refuse to go sailing with them..

 

[Laminar Flow]

I think Tim Spall would accept the criticism that he is not as good as Turner, I do not think he or any one else claimed he was. My own view is that he is a very decent painter, I would not buy one but I think his work stands well against many other paintings I would not buy

 

[Laminar Flow]

I think Tim Spall would accept the criticism that he is not as good as Turner, I do not think he or any one else claimed he was. My own view is that he is a very decent painter, I would not buy one but I think his work stands well against many other paintings I would not buy

Considering that Mr Spall, who apparently honed his skills during lockdown, wishes to be viewed as a "professional artist" in regards to him having a show in a commercial sense, he should be also be judged as such.

If the current perception of what constitutes art is any thing to go by, one might also observe that, if similar standards were applied to the practice of medical surgery, most would likely chose to have their appendix taken out on the kitchen table and by their missus with the pairing knife.

 

[johnalison]

Considering that Mr Spall, who apparently honed his skills during lockdown, wishes to be viewed as a "professional artist" in regards to him having a show in a commercial sense, he should be also be judged as such.

If the current perception of what constitutes art is any thing to go by, one might also observe that, if similar standards were applied to the practice of medical surgery, most would likely chose to have their appendix taken out on the kitchen table and by their missus with the pairing knife.

I agree that putting one's work on show means that one is inviting criticism. I don't know whether the works are being offered for sale, in which case the same applies even more so. Being subject to evaluation by others is an important part of art training, as with music or writing, and I'm sure that Mr Spall would take satisfaction just from the fact that his paintings are being discussed.

As it happens, our village had its open-studios weekend in recent days. A near neighbour fancies himself as a painter. He has managed to overcome a lack of talent by applying himself assiduously and produces landscapes which are broadly similar to Spall's. My friend's skies have got better and are quite painterly, and even include some perspective, but the overall effect is a bit undefined and looks diagrammatic, having been worked up from drawings, itself a traditional approach. I usually mumble something vaguely complimentary and avoid addressing the shortcomings, because I am too cowardly.

 

[jordanbasset]

I think Tim Spall would accept the criticism that he is not as good as Turner, I do not think he or any one else claimed he was. My own view is that he is a very decent painter, I would not buy one but I think his work stands well against many other paintings I would not buy

Considering that Mr Spall, who apparently honed his skills during lockdown, wishes to be viewed as a "professional artist" in regards to him having a show in a commercial sense, he should be also be judged as such.

If the current perception of what constitutes art is any thing to go by, one might also observe that, if similar standards were applied to the practice of medical surgery, most would likely chose to have their appendix taken out on the kitchen table and by their missus with the pairing knife.

My specific point was in comparing him with Turner it is an almost impossibly high bar to reach. From earlier posts my view is apparently as valid as any one else, as I said I would not buy his paintings (they are not my style), but from what I have seen of them they stand comparison with many paintings for sale I have seen

 

[chriss999]

It’s great that he has a new hobby.
Amateurs often feel the need to show others what they can do. And wonderful when people take to the stage to entertain their neighbours in Am Dram productions.
He has every right to show them.
But these paintings aren’t to my taste as they seem rather dark and dingy and without much interest.

 

[38mess]

I would question his navigation skills if you watched his TV show regarding barging around Britain

I wouldn't take much notice of this...it's all an act and he is an accomplished sailor

 

[Birdseye]

Thanks for the link.

He seems like a decent painter.

Must get in touch with him - our kitchen needs doing over!

I envy people like him with some aristic talent - I have none. But I do wonder what is most useful in life. Artistic talent or practical mechanical and mathematical talent.

 

[Laminar Flow]

Must get in touch with him - our kitchen needs doing over!

I envy people like him with some aristic talent - I have none. But I do wonder what is most useful in life. Artistic talent or practical mechanical and mathematical talent.

I knew an older gentleman who had been a POW in WW2. He assured me that in the economy of the camps the artists fared best, as they had marketable skills combined with the imagination to put them to good use. Worst off were the school teachers, even the ones with math skills.