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It is possible to conceive conflict as not necessarily a wasteful outbreak of incompatibilities, but a normal process by which socially valuable differences register themselves for the enrichment of all concerned.
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My reading continues. I keep nodding furiously over what is being said and having the occasional ah-ha moment as the author discusses why you should learn drawing foremost, why you should follow the instruction of your teacher and accept the … Continue reading
From the Robert Genn newsletter: “Artists tend to get used to doing things in a certain order. (OK, yes that’s usually me) Reverse, or at least vary, your usual order. The starting order, particularly, can often be quite arbitrary… Many … Continue reading
Winslow Homer
I hope to catch the end of it but if you can find the Ross documentary on Winslow Homer: Society and Solitude – do watch! If it hadn’t been the wee hours already I would have pushed it. The film … Continue reading
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Smack on page 42, the answer to all life’s questions etc: “Acquire enough information so that you can differentiate between style and technique, or skill. Style is the unique personal way an individual artist’s work looks. Everyone has a style … Continue reading
Why make art?
“To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts — such is the duty of the artist.” Robert A. Schumann, who also said: “Talent works, genius creates.”
