I finally got myself out to the Van Gogh Museum a couple of days ago. I was not dissapointed. I am familiar with Van Gogh's later works and was unaware of how, well, "untalented" he actually was... I don't mean that in a bad way. His earlier pieces, which are still quite stunning, were painted before he actually went to the academy to study. Nothing is proportioned at most of his work is an experiament. Even after his academic work, he didn't abide by their formal rules. I like that. His earlier works of The Potatoe Eaters and laborers are a sight to see. He draws many of his figures with hands and feet that are about twice as big, yet it seems very fitting. I was greatly moved by his paintings of sunflowers. The contrast and use of many colors was gorgeous.

The other thing I noticed as I walked around the museum was the fact that all the people around me were from a differant part of either Europe, Britain or Asia. It is a really wonderful feeling to know that the art you are looking at is being shared by people from all over. It makes you feel connected to people from all over the world.