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In art the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can inspire
In art the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can inspire
Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed.
Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed.
Art is never finished, only abandoned.
Art is never finished, only abandoned.
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.
Art is running away without ever leaving home.
Art is running away without ever leaving home.
His pencil was striking, resistless, and grand;
His manners were gentle, complying, and bland;
Still born to read more
His pencil was striking, resistless, and grand;
His manners were gentle, complying, and bland;
Still born to improve in every part,
His pencil out faces, his manners are heart.
Art is making something out of nothing and selling it.
Art is making something out of nothing and selling it.
Art my slats! I can paint with a shoestring dipped in lard!
Art my slats! I can paint with a shoestring dipped in lard!