Mee Kyung Shim...

is a highly talented, focused artist who has rejuvinated my faith in the arts as a career. 

I have seen so much half-hearted art out there. People figure out how to paint a landscape or make something look fun and catchy. The most common form of this is what I call "splish splash" art. Whenever I look at this particular style of art, it makes me think of the song..."Splish splash I was taking a bath..." This occurs when a person takes a paint brush, dips it in various paints, and goes to town. They may use encaustic to add a level of beauty, but it's the same thing. This was good for the abstract expressionists, but not eveyone can pick up a brush, splash it around and call themselves a master of the craft. Sorry.

So much art I have seen is EASY. Sure, it looks neat and is enjoyable, but it shows no depth or commitment from the artist. 

Mee Shim has reminded me of the difference between FINE art and, well, decorative art. 

Walking into her gallery on India street I was FLOORED. It had been so long since I had seen art of such a high caliber. With such thought and precision. (Are people lazy? Did they never study art in the first place? Why is there so much decoartive junk out there?)

After speaking with the artist for some time, I understood that this art comes from a high level of education, thought and COMMITMENT. I think that is what is missing in so much other work. Fine art is truly a mastering of a skill. It goes beyond painting a fun beach scene. It is about honoring the technique, the skill and the depth that is found in so many fine works of art. 

The information about her work is available on her website. I am sure that any artist will be struck by her work.