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Charles Webster Hawthorne was an American painter known for his outdoor painting and naturalistic style. His works emphasized the use of light and color, which had a profound impact on later artists.

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“Get into the habit of doing what you see, not what you know. Human reason cannot foresee the accidents of out-of-doors.”

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“Do studies, not pictures. Know when you are licked - start another. Be alive, stop when your interest is lost.”

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“Swing a bigger brush - you don't know what you're missing.”

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“Paint what you see, not what you know.”

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About the Author

Born: January 8, 1872
Died: November 29, 1930
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 37

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