Why is it that when I have to get up early the next morning, I can never sleep? THEN, when I have a day I can sleep as late as I want, I wake up early and can't fall back asleep? It's psychological, I tell you!

Unfortunately, I need to get up early tomorrow, which means I can't sleep. Which means late night ramblings.

So, the professor of a class I collaborated with for an art exhibit said that "painting is a dead art form." Am I the only one who doesn't think that is total crap?!? I think sometimes people want to take the "everything's been done" attitude to sound all smart, as if they know it all and can't be fooled. Like scientists in the 19th century who thought science had reached its peak. I think it's a stupid and egotistical stance to take.

Besides, isn't the whole point of making art to express yourself, and even, heaven forbid, enjoy yourself? That's why I make art, anyway. Just because someone else in the past has explored the same idea/subject/technique doesn't mean that a person has nothing unique to offer. Dead, I think not.