“Don't go overboard with exotic or complex ways to paint. Stick to simple solutions, unless there is a good reason to do otherwise.” WayReasonSimpleSolutionsSticksComplexesPaintComplexityExoticOverboardSimple Solutions Author:Richard Schmid
“You can stick with a few clear-cut values, which are stronger than a multitude of values and will obviously yield a stronger painting. But not all subjects or light conditions appear that way... be sensible and paint with values that are appropriate and faithful to your subject.” WayLightValuesClearCuttingConditionsSubjectsPaintingStrongerSticksPaintFaithfulAppropriateYieldSensibleMultitudes Author:Richard Schmid
“Somewhere within all of us is a wordless center, a part of us that hopes to be immortal in some way, a part that has remained unchanged since we were children, the source of our strength and compassion. This faint confluence of the tangible and the spiritual is where Art comes from. It has no known limits, and once you tap into it you will realize what truly rich choices you have. May each painting you do from that sacred place include an expression of gratitude for the extraordinary privilege of being an artist.” WayMayChildrenArtSpiritualArtistChoicesRealizingCompassionKnownRichPaintingExpressionSourceGratitudeLimitsSacredExtraordinaryPrivilegeImmortalTangibleBeing An ArtistConfluenceSacred PlacesExpressions Of Gratitude Author:Richard Schmid
“Underlying all your choices, particularly subject matter and the way you represent it, should be your own personal scruples, the standards and rules that you voluntarily set for yourself, and which you may change or abandon whenever you choose - without explanation to anyone.” WayShouldMayMatterChoicesSubjectsStandardsExplanationAbandonYou ChooseSubject MatterScruples Author:Richard Schmid
