Art Is Fun, and Fun Is Art

 

 

     I was once again considering what to blog about, when another fun little epiphany hit me. I was suddenly reminded of a very good friend of mine saying that if you don't love what you do, then don't bother doing it. He has lived this out, and taught me the same thing, even though I am a pretty serious guy in some ways. So, this blog is in honor of fun. I was reminded that, although I have seen my fair share of "realistic" and "gritty" movies, it is almost always just as much, if not more, entertaining to watch people who are just having a ridiculous amount of fun making whatever (or for non-artists: teaching, cooking, performing experiments, etc.), rather than worrying about how "serious" or "realistic" there work is. In some ways, I think that in not worrying about the "art" side of their work, they have gone on to create better art than those who want to make the "high and mighty" art. That is not to say that serious and realistic art, or art with perhaps more weight and depth, is bad. It is just to say that it is not really any better than those who are simply having a ball with their work. Gravity, weight, and seriousness are great in a work, but remember that breaking the law of gravity is far more fun. There is a reason even guys like Speilberg make a Gremlins or Who Framed Roger Rabbit. As a matter of fact, my art class in high school was one of my favorite and best classes, because while we were expected to work and do well, we were allowed to have fun and be goof-offs. And I think that made all the difference. So, if you are worried that perhaps your work is getting a little to dark, or the stories you want to tell are a little bleak, I encourage you to go out and play around with a camera, try a silly cartoon, read Dr. Seuss, or perhaps make another "Call Me Maybe" parody (everyone knows we need more). Below I have posted plenty of funny things to calm nerves and help you have a fun day, and remind you that fun art, is good art.