Yes, I feel that way about all art. Like the wine game, a lot of humbug, bloody nonsense. For generations my family has been involved in art, several members professionally as painters. Nancy is a professional.painter, taught by Group of Seven Lismer, and Colville and Harris Jr.
What's a beautiful panting to me may be kitsch to others. But tarted-up shotguns as above make no sense to me; I'd feel foolish taking one into a blind. What's the point? I feel the same about my other religion: aircraft. Like Joe Wood, I have the best type for the mission. Gold leaf wouldn't be an improvement.
