Nowadays, every creator seems to be a self-proclaimed artist, or is otherwise referred to as such by others.  Well, appearances to the contrary, not everyone is an artist.  Some are.  Many aren’t.  Moreover, a sizable portion of us doesn’t even seem to have an accurate conception of what artistry entails.

Artists are seeking to capture a vision; to express something that demands expression; to translate feelings or ideas in a way that is inherently self-satisfying.

THE TRUE MEANING OF CRAFTSMANSHIP ? IGNORED ?

Using the word “crafted” to imply craftsmanship, as many companies now do, is something of a sham.

in an era of on demand conveniences and mass produced everything, it may be unpopular to point that out that faster isn’t always better.

For Patrizia Rahme,