Far be it for me to pontificate on what is art and what is not. There are folks who pay big bucks to hang a painting on the walls of their homes, while I only have family photographs. I know people who buy furniture, like “curio cabinets” to display things that are nice to look at (or not), while I am trying to get rid of anything in the house that’s not useful. So I am far from the expert. I think everything my kids draw or paint is a masterpiece. But Gothgrrl has already won a ribbon for artwork and has her work in two shows this spring. Princess got roped into helping teach art class to preschoolers. So maybe the next generation is safe for art lovers. However, I’ve been told I have a good eye for what is “interesting” or “funny”, so here is some art stuff for your entertainment.

Painting with karate chops! (via Dump Trumpet)

Bruce Lee Speed Painting

Strange Statues from around the world. Works of art that make you go, “Huh?” (Thanks, Bill!)

The Vincent Van Gogh Action Figure. (via Neatorama)

Van Gogh vanishing ear coffee mug! His ear vanishes when you add hot liquid!

Art by insects.

See some amazing graffiti from around the world at Art Crimes.

Remember the True Art or Fake quiz? I found another along the same lines. In this one, you choose between whether a paintiong was done by a famous artist, a preeschooler, or Kamaka the elephant from the Calgary Zoo!

Internet acronyms applied to fine art.

Savador Dali Explains Alka Seltzer

FRENCH ART THEFT

Did you hear about the guy in Paris who almost got away with stealing several paintings from the Louvre?

After planning the crime, getting in and out of the Louvre through security, he was captured only two blocks away when his van ran out of gas.

When asked how he could mastermind such a crime and then make such an obvious error, he replied: "Monsieur, I had no Monet to buy Degas to make the Van Gogh."

EYE OF GRATITUDE

In the prime of her career, a world famous painter started to lose her eyesight. Fearful that she might lose her life as a painter, she went to see the best eye surgeon in the world.

After several weeks of delicate surgery and therapy, her eyesight was restored. The painter was so grateful that she decided to show her gratitude by repainting the doctor's office. Part of her work included painting a gigantic eye on one wall.

When she had finished her work, she held a press conference to unveil her latest work of art -- the doctor's office.

During the press conference, one reporter noticed the eye on the wall, and asked the doctor, "What was your first reaction upon seeing your newly painted office, especially that large eye on the wall?"

The eye doctor responded, "I said to myself, 'Thank God I'm not a gynecologist.'

Mona Lisa (via Bits and Pieces)

THE MODEL

There was an artist who worked from a studio in his home. He specialized in nudes, and had been working on what he thought would be a masterpiece for several months now.

His model showed up and, after exchanging the usual greetings and small talk, she began to undress for the day's work.

He told her not to bother, since he felt pretty bad with a cold he had been fighting. He added that he would pay her for the day, but that she could just go home; he just wanted some hot tea and then, off to bed.

The model said, "Oh, please, let me fix it for you. It's the least I can do."

He agreed and told her to fix herself a cup too. They were sitting in the living room exchanging small talk and enjoying their tea, when he heard the front door open and close, then some familiar footsteps.

"Oh my!" he whispered loudly, "It's my wife! Quick! Take all your clothes off!"

Previously on Miss Cellania: Art

Thought for today: Accept is that some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue.

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