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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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“It is so hard and long before a student comes to a realization that these [first] few large simple spots in right relations are the most important things in the study of painting. They are the fundamentals of all painting.”

Firsts Long Important Hard Simple Study Students Painting Relation Fundamentals Important Things Spots Realization

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“There is an aesthetic excitement about painting which is one of the most beautiful experiences that can be. Put things down while you feel that joy.”

Feels Beautiful Joy Painting Excitement Aesthetic Beautiful Experiences

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“Painting is just like making an after-dinner speech. If you want to be remembered, say one thing and stop.”

Ifs Want One Thing Painting Speech Simplicity Dinner Remembered

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“The successful painter is continually painting still life.”

Stills Successful Painting Painter Still Life

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“Do not let it look as if you reasoned too much. Painting must be impulsive to be worth while.”

Ifs Thinking Looks Too Much Painting Impulsive

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About the Author

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

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