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    He that seeks popularity in art closes the door on his own
    genius: as he must needs paint for other minds, and not for his
    own.

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He best can paint them who shall feel them most.

He best can paint them who shall feel them most.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Painting Quotes,
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I only feel, but want the power to paint.
[Lat., Nequeo monstrare et sentio tantum.]

I only feel, but want the power to paint.
[Lat., Nequeo monstrare et sentio tantum.]

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The fellow mixes blood with his colors.

The fellow mixes blood with his colors.

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Only when he no longer knows what he is doing does the painter do good things

Only when he no longer knows what he is doing does the painter do good things

by Edgar Degas Found in: Painting Quotes,
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Pictures must not be too picturesque.

Pictures must not be too picturesque.

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I mix them with my brains, sir.

I mix them with my brains, sir.

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Vain is the hope by colouring to display
The bright effulgence of the noontide ray
Or paint read more

Vain is the hope by colouring to display
The bright effulgence of the noontide ray
Or paint the full-orb'd ruler of the skies
With pencils dipt in dull terrestrial dyes.

by William Mason Found in: Painting Quotes,
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Painting is an infinitely minute part of my personality.

Painting is an infinitely minute part of my personality.

by Salvador Dali Found in: Painting Quotes,
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Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.

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