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He that seeks popularity in art closes the door on his own
genius: as he must needs paint for read more

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.

by Mrs. Anna Jameson Found in: Painting Quotes,
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Pictures must not be too picturesque.

Pictures must not be too picturesque.

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Every time I paint a portrait I lose a friend.

Every time I paint a portrait I lose a friend.

by John Singer Sargent Found in: Painting Quotes,
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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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As certain as the Correggiosity of Correggio.

As certain as the Correggiosity of Correggio.

by Augustine Birrell Found in: Painting Quotes,
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Are we to paint what's on the face, what's inside the face, or what's behind it?

Are we to paint what's on the face, what's inside the face, or what's behind it?

by Pablo Picasso Found in: Painting Quotes,
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The only good copies are those which exhibit the defects of bad
originals.

The only good copies are those which exhibit the defects of bad
originals.

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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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