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“In a sense, every work you do is a self-portrait because your paintings always reveal more about you than about your subject. Your experience of something, not the something itself, is the true underlying subject of every work you do.”

Quote by Richard Schmid

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Richard Schmid is an American artist renowned for his exquisite oil painting skills and profound depiction of natural landscapes. His works are highly esteemed in the art world, particularly for his ability to capture the changes of light and color. more

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