The conflict between art and craft should include the design aspect of art. There are lots of good images in this world. Some on aprons, some on wallpaper, some on leggings now. But this nonsensical version of wearable art or functional art leaves me questioning myself even more. Is anything pretty, art? Does the medium mean anything? Many artists on sites such as ETSY transfer their images to mugs, rugs, and any other $10 object. I guess it's all fair if you are trying to support your art financially.
Design is fair game for all artists I suppose. But I have seen images which scream design and they carry a hefty price tag. Not a fan. Not a fan.
So you decide if these little sketches are art or design or both. And as usual, there is a message and a theme and a concept behind these sketches. You won't be seeing it on oven mitts though.
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