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Artwork details
- Medium : Oil on Canvas
- Other details : Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
- Dimensions : 20x20in
About this artwork
A few years ago the middle school I teach at was invaded by fidget spinners. While there is a percentage of kids who benefit from them, for the vast majority of our students they were just a distraction or toy. I think there are many more useful ways to direct extra energy. Why do we seem to feel that everyone needs to be entertained every minute of the day? Boredom and restless minds have led to some of the greatest discoveries, inventions, and…
art in human history. This fluffy squirrel should be gathering nuts for winter but all his attention is on the fidget spinner. It will be a long, hungry winter for him if he doesn't put the toy down and focus on the work at hand.
Mark Nesmith
United States
Credentials
- International Exposure
- Covered by the Press
- Works on commission
« Tradition meets contemporary with an eye for the beauty of color and expression. »
Mark Nesmith is an artist based in the United States whose paintings have been widely exhibited nationally. In addition, his art has been featured in publications such as Voyage Houston Magazine, Art Reveal Magazine, the American Art Collector, etc. Nesmith describes his works as being dominated by the innate beauty of nature and the folly of humankind. His distinctive style combines his love of vibrant color with expressionistic brushstrokes.