Rich Sigberman Art & Illustration 90

February 14th. I have no idea who chose that date, dreadful weather nearly everywhere, to celebrate love, but there it is, commercialized, bowdlerized, over-emphasized, and nearly impossible to ignore.

So, it's about love, and I guess most people can get behind that. Romantic love, or other forms, love is to be celebrated, no? So, February 14th is as good a day as any to do it.

If you are some sort of working artist, who makes his living via his/her craft, my belief is that this is a great time to give something of your art, and by extension, of yourself, away. Create a piece of art that is a gift to someone you love. Or give it to someone who is in need of love. Talk about random acts of kindness! That one would give the recipient something to talk about for many years; you'd be surprised.

I figure that at least one of the reasons to create anything labelled as "art" should be an expression of love. It is done in the very creation of the art, in the t.l.c. that goes into its expression , and maybe the subject matter as well. Make one. It doesn't have to take too much of your precious time. And then, give it away.

Happy Valentine's Day.