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I experience a period of frightening clarity in those moments when nature is so beautiful. I am no longer sure read more
I experience a period of frightening clarity in those moments when nature is so beautiful. I am no longer sure of myself, and the paintings appear as in a dream
Lely on animated canvas stole
The sleepy eye, that spoke the melting soul.
Lely on animated canvas stole
The sleepy eye, that spoke the melting soul.
The fellow mixes blood with his colors.
The fellow mixes blood with his colors.
I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them.
I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them.
A picture is a poem without words.
A picture is a poem without words.
Painting is an infinitely minute part of my personality.
Painting is an infinitely minute part of my personality.
Pictures must not be too picturesque.
Pictures must not be too picturesque.
The picture that approaches sculpture nearest
Is the best picture.
The picture that approaches sculpture nearest
Is the best picture.
From the mingled strength of shade and light
A new creation rises to my sight,
Such heav'nly read more
From the mingled strength of shade and light
A new creation rises to my sight,
Such heav'nly figures from his pencil flow,
So warm with light his blended colors glow.
. . . .
The glowing portraits, fresh from life, that bring
Home to our hearts the truth from which they spring.
