“There is something about the act of studying an unclothed body, as an artist does, that allows a person to appreciate it as pure form, regardless of the kinds of traits traditionally regarded as imperfections. In a figure drawing class, an obese woman's folds of flesh take on a kind of beauty. You can look at a man's shrunken chest or legs or buttocks with tenderness. Age is not ugly, just poignant.”
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Joyce Maynard is an American author known for her short stories and essays. Born on November 5, 1953, she has gained recognition in the literary world for her unique writing style and profound emotional insight. more
“Art was the very antithesis of crass moralism.”
“This place is alive," Sunni said in wonder. "Things are moving. Inside a painting.”
“There's no retirement for an artist, it's your way of living so there's no end to it.”