Well well well, it seem that Kevin Basil has deemed us once again worthy of his time.

I would like really like to respond to most of what was put forth by him, but am at a loss as how to accomplish this without being an ass, as he has been - merely my hurt feelings and not his actual tone.

I would only like to say these things:

One: I was responding to what was posted on that site, and made no claims to have read the work in question. I disagree with the basic supposition, upon which the entire book is founded which is contained in the post that art, poetry and music, are somewhat like rainbows. I disagree. Strongly. As for unfounded feelings at my whim, my feelings were not unfounded, and even if they were this is my blog and I am free to post anything I wish, founded or not.

Two: As to my mention of your comment, you knew that I did not fully agree with it, we had discussions about it at the time. You stated nothing then regarding what your boundaries of reason were, so I did not assume.

Three: And let me make this perfectly clear, You are a classically trained art historian, good for you. I dearly love and respect you, but you do not know art, you understand it. You have no point of reference to speak to me of what is involved in the creation of art, your soul does not burn with it, your very existence ruled by it.

You might know the rules of form, line and color, but do your hands feel it? Have you drawn so long and hard that your are raw from it inside and out, covered in vine up to your elbows not having eaten for hours?

No my friend, there is a place the artist goes that is beyond your idea of reason, that defies it. A place of the emotive entirely, reason holds no sway there and never will. I have been there, so have others.

And honestly I am a little bewildered that you would think to lecture me on this subject, as you have many times; that your education as an Art History minor at Asbury is superior to my understanding gleaned from a lifetime of existence and creation, as well as training at Asbury.

I have never attempted to lecture you on anything that is yours, because it is not mine. I am not a philosopher, I would never think to "take you to task" in regards to philosophy it would be ridiculous. I don't even really offer much resistance in the areas of computers, even though I am just as geeky as you.

So why is it that you feel the need to "set me straight" about something that you could never possibly understand as intimately as I do?

I understand you have a deep love for art, that is not in question.

If you want to reprimand me for being overly critical, and not researching before I blogged, fine your right, that was in very bad taste. I am overly critical and given to flights of idiocy, everyone knows that. I respect your opinion, as well as ability to use really groovy words and name drop, but all you offer on the subject of art is acedemic; theory and supposition with very little to no actual experience.

And I am offended that you would treat me so rudely and callously, [sic] and all. I have always attempted to treat you with compassion and respect and would have hoped the same in return.

Forgive me if this hurts or offends, but I am an artist, it is my reason for being. I don't know if you can understand that, or appreciate it. I have devoted my life to the creation and understanding of beauty. This is not a subject I take lightly, or flippantly.