The War of Art

by Cynthia Quarterman

I turned to the second photograph. It was Guernica again. It was vandalized again, but this time by someone who had charitably done his handiwork on the photo instead of the picture itself. Now a speech cloud with a tail, like those used in comics, emanated from the pointed tongue of the horse that dominates the work's central panel. It spanned most of the painting in length, this time covering the mother's face and sparing the child's. It contained seven words, written calligraphically in Equestrians know I felt as if the espresso had exploded in my stomach, sending reconstituted coffee beans in all directions, like a napalm bomb... Murder. This is what little Marcel was telling me, not so subtly.

134 pages, Paperback

First published November 28, 2005

Reviews

[Ginger]

A fast, philosophical read about how we resist getting to "it". A very thoughtful, impactful, force about how to get to "it". As for art, we must do it for ourself... no one else. We must always look within and be authentic. I recommend this book to all.

[Shamsuddeen Mohammad]

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[Linda Strader]

Had some inspiration segments, others I didn't relate to. However, if you write for a living, you will find plenty to keep you inspired.