Welcome

I am both happy and excited that the day has finally come! The day where I finally decide to make a blogger site for the newest artistic movement - Mystique Art. It has often been said that the best kind of art is the kind that encourages you to ask more questions instead of giving concrete answers but never has there been a movement solely dedicated to stimulating the curiosity of its audience.

In the past 100 years, we've seen the emergence of different kinds of art that would not have been possible in eras before it. There have been many creative works that display excellent technical skill, such as the contributions of Alex Pardee and Mark Ryden. However, not all artists have been as generous or honest in their work. Art is "all about preference" and very little to do with standards in technical skill. Barnett Newman's "who's afraid of red, yellow and blue" is a good example of this. Art has now become, at least in part, a playground for dilettantes. The Mystique Movement is a movement for those who are sick of seeing artists lacking in talent or boldness. It is a reclaiming to the solid standards of what makes good, professional art, and emphasizes discernment between hobbyists and professionals.

Join me on my adventures in the world of art. Read along, comment, submit pictures, participate as much as you would like and most importantly... welcome to the intriguing world of Mystique Art, the Art style that revolves around creating your world, one work at a time...

Sincerely,

The Dark Artist
     (D/A)