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For the Quote Box

Tip of the hat to Robert LaFond: Painters of marines do not represent the sea well, in general. The same approach may be applied to them as to the painters of landscape. They want to show too much science, make … Continue reading

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New Stuff

why parsnips, you may ask? New iPhone day! Yes indeed. Photos TBD. The person who will not stand for something will fall for anything. โ€” Zig Ziglar

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From the Quote Box of 2015

Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. โ€” (Rumi, 1207-1273) Continue reading

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Creativity vs Art

From The Painters Keys newsletter which usually gives me something to chew on if not a little kick to the head. Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. — Scott Adams

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Addressing Your Colors

This is just a great quote by Robert Genn: For those of us who struggle with colour and painting every day, my current conclusion regarding this research is to be of two eyes. Your honest, truthful eye sees the colour, … Continue reading

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