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“I started studying as an artist, but I got fed up with the fact that you can paint terrible pictures and if you explain them in an erudite way it's called great art. I thought this was rubbish.”

Quote by Brian Froud

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Born in 1947, Brian Froud is a renowned British illustrator known for his unique style and rich imagination. His works often feature mythology, folk tales, and fantasy elements, and are widely used in books, films, and art exhibitions. more

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Book:Johnsoniana: Or, Supplement to Boswell: Being Anecdotes and Sayings of Dr. Johnson

Source: Johnsoniana: Or, Supplement to Boswell: Being Anecdotes and Sayings of Dr. Johnson