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If you could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.
If you could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.
The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.
The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is read more
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.
Art is running away without ever leaving home.
Art is running away without ever leaving home.
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.
Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.
The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.
The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.
Painting from nature is not copying the object; it is realizing one's sensations.
Painting from nature is not copying the object; it is realizing one's sensations.
Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate.
Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate.