I think I'd like to burn something in honor of said Palm Tree. My carbon footprint is looking a bit weak these days.
Thanks guys for such intelligent discussion in defense of Alvaro. He is a very talented artist and loves this country passionately. If he can ruffle the palm fronds so easily, it is a sure sign that he is on the right track. As an artist, I can tell you, the art critics are ALWAYS failed artists. If one can't do for themselves, they must tear down others to make themselves look better.

We need to change that if we are going to save our country. One of the reasons Progressives have been so successful in the destruction of American culture is because Conservatives have assumed we have no place in the art community. Nothing worth having is easy and it is time we put aside these delusions. We must address collectvism in all its manifestations if we are to win. We also need to put our own philosophy forward in a positive way that is easily understood. In the age of sound bites, good graphics can make or break an ideal.

You got it right. The idea is very simple, and yet, very complex.
Good job Alvaro!

I'm sorry to tell you that being a responsible citizen is not following the crowd and being a yes man. Independent thought is often hard to defend and hard to maintain, but it is worth the effort.

Keep up the fight and the great work Alvaro. This battle will be fought on many fronts, but the arts are one of the most important and least addressed. As conservatives, we have an important opportunity here at Big Hollywood to educate people through our work as well as make them aware of the importance of addressing the cultural influence it has. For too long, we have been forced to the fringe by the Liberal establishment and I am glad to see a forum here where you can show your exceptional and meaningful work.

http://www.spinpolitico.com/forum/topics/sustaina...
It's all the explanation you need for the reference to tyranny. The book is a novel, by definition, fictitious. Perhaps we should all read it before we chime in. The point of the article, after all is to review the book.

I'm sure you're a nice person. But, right now, you are part of the problem. You are no better than the Liberals who tell me to 'tone it down' or 'paint my emotions and portray humanity' instead of all this angry political stuff I do. For goodness sake, woman, "you might sell something if you tone it down a bit". Channel this angry sniping behavior into something productive. Put up or shut up, as they say.
The only redeeming paragraph in your article came at the end. Art is a business. The government should not be involved. If you had started off on that foot, and said something positive, I wouldn't be writing this response.I agree with those two points 100%. Too bad you started with the same angry old argument. No offense, Mr. Graham, but you guys at Big Hollywood need to put your money where your mouth is. If you're serious about doing something, get in touch.
For the full article I wrote in response to this post, please visit http://www.modernconservative.com/liberatchik.php Out of respect for your followers and those who are commenting, I did not want to place my full opinion in your comments. I can be a little wordy. Also, if I haven't pissed you off too badly, look at my work and get in touch with me. I know where you can find some talented artists to promote www.machinepolitick.com

Good job Alvaro. This was a very well-written article and I applaud your dedication. Knowing you as a peer, I relate to the personal nature of this issue on many levels. As Conservative artists, we share many of the same frustrations and experiences with intolerance and aggression from the art community. As parents, we struggle to balance time with our families against the passion to produce art and the burden of being unrepresented.
As you know, I am on a full-scale mission to create and promote a Conservative art movement. I am not only interested in promoting myself, but anyone who will actively participate. I too, bemoan the lack of support from Conservative artists who have achieved success. However, I will not prostrate myself to them any more than to the Progressive agenda. I know from my experiences, particularly the recent 9/12 March on DC, that Americans are fed up with government and the cultural institutions of America. They are looking for an outlet for their philosophy and emotions, and I am prepared to give them a voice.
Anyone who is interested in helping me achieve a full scale campaign for Liberty and Conservative philosophical art should contact me at frances@machinepolitick.com
Also take a moment to look at my work and feel free to comment www.machinepolitick.com I am already working with Alvaro to promote our work on a local level - now we need your help to take it to the national platform and advance our fellows in creative Liberty. We cannot achieve our goals without patronage and encouragement from the Americans for whom we are making a stand. Thanks to everyone for their positive comments and support of Alvaro's work. He is a talented painter who deserves recognition.

If I run out, I'll make you a set when I get back!

Thanks for another great article Alvaro. I'm glad to finally see the painting you talk so much about. It's perfect! Keep up the hard work and your spirits. We have a long road ahead of us, but as I can see from the comments on your last few posts, people are catching on.
I hope to see you guys in DC even if I don't know who you are. I have been offered a trip by a fan of my work and will be on the road, making art, writing in a journal and shooting pictures. I'll also be handing out hand made posters, signed and numbered. Look for the short woman waving MachinePolitick signs and I'll be happy to give you one.
I'll be fighting back against the NEA sponsored art with a little propaganda for the people. Thanks to all of you for your continued support and encouragement.