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Is Paul a good artist?
« on: January 27, 2019, 08:53:47 PM »
I've wondered about this occasionally.  Is Paul a talented artist?  How much do his paintings sell for?

I've seen a few but I haven't felt impressed in any way.  If I see a Vermeer, yes, but a Paul - no.
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Re: Is Paul a good artist?
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2019, 08:33:27 PM »
I’d wager Stuart Sutcliffe is thinking stick to bass Paul.
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Re: Is Paul a good artist?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2019, 02:00:48 AM »
Thanks, Moog.  Since yours is the only response to my question, I think most fans aren't interested in Paul as an artist.

His music is his gift.
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Re: Is Paul a good artist?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2019, 12:25:45 PM »
Ive seen some of Paul's paintings somewhere I can't remember where now but I wasn't overly impressed I don't think serious artists have anything to be worried about ...........he obviously loves doing it and good on him it's great to have a hobby.
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Re: Is Paul a good artist?
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2019, 12:40:13 AM »
nimrod:  I think serious artists wouldn't like it that people will buy his art just because of his name.

I wouldn't like that either (if I were an artist).
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Re: Is Paul a good artist?
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2019, 01:39:50 AM »
Quote from: Loco Mo on February 02, 2019, 12:40:13 AM
nimrod:  I think serious artists wouldn't like it that people will buy his art just because of his name.

I wouldn't like that either (if I were an artist).

Good point Loco.

Have you ever seen Hitlers paintings ?
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Re: Is Paul a good artist?
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2019, 02:09:23 AM »
Quote from: Loco Mo on February 02, 2019, 12:40:13 AM
nimrod:  I think serious artists wouldn't like it that people will buy his art just because of his name.

I wouldn't like that either (if I were an artist).

I bet the original Egypt Station painting which graced his albums cover would now fetch a pretty impressive sum of he auctioned it.
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Re: Is Paul a good artist?
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2019, 02:29:47 PM »
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Have you ever seen Hitler's paintings?

Yes, I have.  I've also been aware that critics universally pan his works.  I think this is due to a bias against him as a person.  If I didn't know the artist's name, I'd probably think they were okay.

You've given me food for thought.  I'm not bothered by John's art selling but that's because I've always perceived John as an artist in the pre-Beatle days.  I don't know - was Paul painting back then, too?

I'm also thinking about the tendency now to condemn an artist's works due to personal malfeasance in some way.  Examples would be Woody Allen's movies; Harvey Weinstein productions; Fat Albert (Bill Cosby's comic character); Michael Jackson's musical legacy, etc.

So - maybe I shouldn't begrudge Paul a shot at success as an artist simply because he was a Beatle.
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Re: Is Paul a good artist?
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2019, 02:35:26 PM »
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I bet the original Egypt Station painting which graced his albums cover would now fetch a pretty impressive sum if he auctioned it.

Yes, I have no problem with that whatsoever.  Selling album covers as art is not an issue for me.  I'm remembering some of the Moody Blues art that I considered really great at the time.

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Re: Is Paul a good artist?
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2019, 02:41:05 PM »
I'm changing my viewpoint on this subject and I have decided to accept Paul as a "commercial" artist.

Consider this:  Would I turn down Paul's application for a job as a dishwasher simply because he was a Beatle?

No, that would most definitely be unfair to the poor guy.

So, yes, Paul - paint paint paint - to your heart's delight!  (You have my approval and endorsement - for what it's worth.)
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Re: Is Paul a good artist?
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2019, 11:54:36 PM »
Quote from: Moogmodule on January 30, 2019, 08:33:27 PM
I’d wager Stuart Sutcliffe is thinking stick to bass Paul.


Yes probably. But I know nothing of art, I dont see what is great about Stuarts paintings, I think Starry Starry Night by Van Gogh looks like a kid painted it, I just dont get why its so fabulous.

On the other hand when I see paintings by Rafael in the Sistine Chapel I can see the pure skill involved


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Re: Is Paul a good artist?
« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2019, 05:59:22 AM »
Quote from: nimrod on February 02, 2019, 11:54:36 PM
Yes probably. But I know nothing of art, I dont see what is great about Stuarts paintings, I think Starry Starry Night by Van Gogh looks like a kid painted it, I just dont get why its so fabulous.

On the other hand when I see paintings by Rafael in the Sistine Chapel I can see the pure skill involved





Yes I’m a bit the same. Although I like Van Gogh. I don’t pretend to be an expert. Critics seemed to think Stuart  showed a lot of potential. But I don’t know what criteria they’re working from.
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Re: Is Paul a good artist?
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