Any fool can paint a picture, but it takes a wise man to be able to sell it.

Any fool can paint a picture, but it takes a wise man to be able to sell it.

You can't do sketches enough. Sketch everything and keep your curiosity fresh.

You can't do sketches enough. Sketch everything and keep your curiosity fresh.

I shut my eyes in order to see.

I shut my eyes in order to see.

Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality read more

Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality of nature, placed alongside thereof for its conquest.

Art is the proper task of life.

Art is the proper task of life.

Art thou a friend to Roderick?

Art thou a friend to Roderick?

Layer by layer art strips life bare.

Layer by layer art strips life bare.

Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.

Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.

True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.

True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.