Launching the imagination!
Okay; something about the readings: As I worked through the read ins I thought about what is imagination? More importantly what is imagination mean in art?

For me I put into a perspective that I could relate to.  To me it means not only pleasing people; but giving a visual that stimulates thought and understanding.  To illustrate what I mean; Consider the artist Tom Lea. Lea was an American artist during the Second World War and the periods before and after. Lived in the southwestern US. So much of his work dealt with that focal point. But during the war he is said to have painted his way through the war.

A recent showing of his work featuring his most know work: "Th thousand yard stare". Painted it based on an actual event in the Pacific theatre. It resonates with me in that I understand and feel it.

 This is called "The Price". The Marine depicted landed and without ever seeing the enemy was caught in a fatal explosion. He staggered back to the beach in shock and died.

Lea also did other work. He called the portrait of his wife Sarah; his favorite work.  It is easy to see the love he felt in it