The Idle American: When words are as colorful as art
Brownwood Bulletin
A recent visit to Abilene, Texas, awakened thoughts of tributes to folks who can paint pictures with few words.
Whatever is said usually doesn’t measure up to sheer artistry, since brush-and-easel greats can land haymakers to writers who are armed only with words.
The use of color and much else conveys mind’s eye images to canvas, thus usually tilting communication effectiveness scales toward artistry.
‘Tis true. Artists worthy of the title typically say more with pictorial skills than those of us who rely merely on words. HOWEVER (caps are used for effect), on rare occasions, words win….