Becoming an 'artist'

[Designer]

Which has me perplexed about writing code and art. Given, I know nothing about code ... but using the above definition as the lowest common denominator to define art, (a segway into math), how is using less code artistic?

Think of it in terms of writing prose. If someone can convey an idea in a few well-chosen words, that also is "art".

 

[tirediron]

So now that I wear glasses, does that mean I have more arteest cred? Is that like street cred?

Only if you adopt a beret and grow a goatee.

 

[Gary A.]

Which has me perplexed about writing code and art. Given, I know nothing about code ... but using the above definition as the lowest common denominator to define art, (a segway into math), how is using less code artistic?

Think of it in terms of writing prose. If someone can convey an idea in a few well-chosen words, that also is "art".

Or is it brevity, fine engineering ... to the point ... possibly eloquence ... but by my simple definition, to "... convey an idea in a few well-chosen words" wouldn't be art. That would be equal to throwing a similar volume pot with less material. Does crafting a pot with less clay but same volume indicate a mastery of the medium, a high level of skill, thinking outside of the design box ... certainly ... is it art, adding elements beyond function and utility ... I think not.

 

[Designer]

The first example was in coding, so that is why I chose the analogy of writing. I should not have written "a few" which may have made you think that I meant that in both coding and writing we would want to see the fewest number of lines/words, but that was not my sole intent. While few lines/words often lead to excellence, there is more to it than merely numbers.

 

[rexbobcat]

So now that I wear glasses, does that mean I have more arteest cred? Is that like street cred?

Only if you adopt a beret and grow a goatee.

A goatee and an ironic mustache. Might I suggest...handlebar?

 

[tirediron]

So now that I wear glasses, does that mean I have more arteest cred? Is that like street cred?

Only if you adopt a beret and grow a goatee.

A goatee and an ironic mustache. Might I suggest...handlebar?

Well played sir, well played!

 

[Gary A.]

So now that I wear glasses, does that mean I have more arteest cred? Is that like street cred?

Only if you adopt a beret and grow a goatee.

A goatee and an ironic mustache. Might I suggest...handlebar?

... and a few self-inflicted wounds.

 

[table1349]

All you have to do to become an artist is change your name to a symbol.

 

[W.Y.Photo]

 

[KenC]

A goatee and an ironic mustache. Might I suggest...handlebar?[/QUOTE]
... and a few self-inflicted wounds.[/QUOTE]

Does it have to be the whole ear?

 

[480sparky]

I don't want to be an artist.

I want to be an 'are-TEEST'.

 

[pgriz]

I don't want to be an artist.

I want to be an 'are-TEEST'.

I think the angle of the nose relative to the horizon is a key component of the look. Also dropping phrases such as "I don't confine my creativity by rules made by the less-imaginative".

 

[pixmedic]

So now that I wear glasses, does that mean I have more arteest cred? Is that like street cred?

Only if you adopt a beret and grow a goatee.

A goatee and an ironic mustache. Might I suggest...handlebar?

YES!

 

[pgriz]

So now that I wear glasses, does that mean I have more arteest cred? Is that like street cred?

Only if you adopt a beret and grow a goatee.

A goatee and an ironic mustache. Might I suggest...handlebar?

YES!

Jason, your bias is showing. And don't forget that just because it looks good on you, doesn't mean that everyone's features will be enhanced by this. After all, there are standards to be maintained. Especially if it is the "arteeest" look.

 

[pixmedic]

So now that I wear glasses, does that mean I have more arteest cred? Is that like street cred?

Only if you adopt a beret and grow a goatee.

A goatee and an ironic mustache. Might I suggest...handlebar?

YES!

Jason, your bias is showing. And don't forget that just because it looks good on you, doesn't mean that everyone's features will be enhanced by this. After all, there are standards to be maintained. Especially if it is the "arteeest" look.

you cant go wrong with a mustache.
its a timeless classic staple of the Arteest.
the more mustache wax it takes to hold the 'stache in place, the more artistic you are.