Comments on: sneak peek: tugboat print shop

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:01:39 +0000

Another proud owner of tugboat prints, which I think are magnificent and affordable (and how much art can claim both?). Art is I feel a classic example of ideas diffusion, each new contribution built on ideas and concepts that have gone before, and I love how tugboat’s prints bring a new, often quirky sensibility to some timeless topics and themes. Similarly, I love how their home reflects both the old and the new, reinterpreted and re-adapted (bowling alley table!).

By: Darcy

Darcy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:40:22 +0000

This was wonderful to see – what a lovely home/workspace! I am a proud owner of a Tugboat print and I only hope I can support them more in the future.

Good luck Valerie and Paul!
-Daniel and Leslie’s old neighbor

By: Carla

Carla — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:59:55 +0000

Live and let live!

By: san

san — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:08:17 +0000

Well, reading the comments I feel compelled to say I’m not educated in the arts but I’m not exactly a totally plain person (I hope) but what is art after all? See, there are times I totally hate the homes of certain artists shown here, while I really love some others. Art and education and taste… where does one begin or starts the other? Has anyone said the final word about that?

That said, lovely home, adorable to work in such a warm place, you’re lucky!

By: shashinyc

shashinyc — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:59:22 +0000

Thank you, Grace, and Valerie + Paul, for your thoughtful responses to my comment. Discussion is always valuable. I concur that viewers should not be beaten over the head but must be allowed to think for themselves. However, I don’t necessarily agree that art needs to be made “accessible” or “simple” or happy for them. While non-artists may not be able to verbalize why, they can and will be compelled by complexity, and by that I don’t mean self-referential intellectuality. Don’t most people respond to authenticity born of artistic brilliance and passion?

Thanks for the conversation and best of luck with your art and in your lovely home. I will be sure to visit your website.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:53:11 +0000

I’m an avid sneak-peeker but have not yet commented. I am familiar with Tugboat Printshop and am excited to see this beautiful space (and Pittsburgh) represented here! Keep up the good work!