As I get back into the swing of things after traveling, here is another one of those ranting things written some weeks ago for my own amusement. A pointless screed, venting some things that have […]
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Very occasional quote of the day: art state
“The object isn’t to make art, it’s to be in the wonderful state that makes art inevitable.” – Robert Henri, The Art Spirit
Very occasional quote of the day: privilege
“The only sensible way to regard the art life is that it is a privilege you are willing to pay for.” – Robert Henri, The Art Spirit
More Robert Henri: on technique
SOMEHOW CONNECTED: The way art and music is taught, most artists and musicians really have nothing to say. There are acres of anonymously competent junk like this in the museums in Rome, as there are millions of hours […]
Very occasional quote of the day: the abilities you have at the moment
Hey, that looks like I can do it. WHY NOT TRY IT? From The Art Spirit, by Robert Henri: An art student must be a master from the beginning; that is, he must be master […]