1. I like art, but I'm certainly not hugely passionate about it. I also don't know that much about art or painting, but I do know what I like and that is about where it stops for me.
2. Obviously it serves a decorative purpose, but it also gives other people an insight into your own character when they see the pieces that you use to decorate your own space. I also like things that are functional, and have two big mirrors hung at home that are both framed in Australian timber. They may not be 'art' in the strictest sense (but then there isn't a definition in here, so I can expand on what I think). One is framed in old/recycled fencing timber and the other is red gum. Both are beautiful pieces in their own right and hang in prominent places in my house. Also we have quite an arty photo of the flower in my wife's hair from our wedding day, hung prominently in our house.
3. Not really - apart from looking at things I already have, I guess. I don't purposely seek out galleries to look in.
4. <puts on nerdy hat>I'm a big fan of Fantasy Art, like Jeff Easley (I have a couple of Dungeons and Dragons books that he did cover art for). For examples, see
Aumania - Fantasy art - Jeff Easley /takes hat off. Otherwise, I'm mostly drawn to art by the colour, moreso than the subject. I also appreciate photography.
5. Yes, as I can appreciate the huge talent that goes into making beautiful things. Artistically, I am hopeless, so to be able to enjoy the works of others is a blessing.
6. I don't seek it out - it just finds me
Seriously - I really just find it by chance.
7. People should be less afraid to buy something to hang on their wall, even if it is just a print they bought in a poster shop. Having said that, I'm happy for people to show art wherever they feel comfortable
8. It is probably a 5/10, though may actually be higher - it is pretty hard to escape, especially if you define art as a broad body of work (not just as painting/drawing).