| The dictionary gives quite a few definitions of the | | | | were so driven, they could not live a normal life. |
| word "art" and distinguishes it's creation as | | | | Consider the great musical writers of the past. At |
| pertains to painting, music, or writing. The | | | | an early age, most of them were taught the |
| common sense question then becomes, "Is art | | | | mechanics of playing a musical instrument. But |
| learned or an innate sense, present from birth | | | | they could not stop with the basics. They pushed |
| springing forth at the earliest opportunity." | | | | on until many of them spent their lives in |
| It is interesting to notice small children who, when | | | | abnormal situations which led to their early demise. |
| given an opportunity to color and draw pictures or | | | | We can agree that some of the most beautiful |
| the option to play with a toy, choose one over | | | | works of art we have ever seen are those in |
| the over. We, as adults, even then begin to think | | | | nature. Many colors that cannot be reproduced |
| of the child in terms of their choice. We offer the | | | | surround us. We see them every day so they |
| quiet child pretty books and pictures to color and | | | | appear normal to us. When we see the art |
| read which positively effect their personality. | | | | created by humans though, we sometimes fail to |
| The more active child who chooses moving toys | | | | see the skill and ability that was necessary to |
| are often guided by the parent to make the | | | | create an object. |
| sounds that relate to the object. Without being | | | | Polish Pottery stoneware dishes are handmade |
| aware of it, we assume that this child will probably | | | | and hand-painted by artists. They have the natural |
| not enjoy a quieter setting. | | | | ability to paint but they have been taught by |
| At what age then do we begin to enjoy the | | | | master teachers to use the skills and techniques |
| appearance of objects? Does our sense of | | | | needed to work quickly and efficiently. These |
| beauty remain only in the sound of beautiful | | | | dishes are not mass-produced. These artists have |
| music, reading a thought-provoking book, or | | | | learned, using sponges and brushes to work using |
| enjoying visual art? Again, are we born with a | | | | their innate ability paired with modern techniques |
| talent or do we cultivate a talent? | | | | to create beautiful works of art. |
| The answer is probably some of both. We all | | | | Our gallery is one of beautiful Polish art and so |
| know people who can't seem to help themselves. | | | | much more. These dishes are sturdy enough to |
| They just have to paint or write, in essence, | | | | be used daily. They are glazed to help prevent |
| must create something. They are driven to learn | | | | sticking. Every piece can be used in the oven for |
| the techniques involved in producing the thing they | | | | baking and are dishwasher safe. |
| love. | | | | And you will love the combination of beauty and |
| History is full of powerful stories of artist who | | | | art on your table. |