“We are trying to evoke and reinforce meanings from the spaces we cover and the times we're given. Short or long this becomes our purpose. What we artists do is important stuff.”
Quote by Robert Genn
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Robert Genn
Robert Genn (May 15, 1936 – May 27, 2014) was a renowned Canadian painter, writer, and art educator. He was best known for his landscape paintings, particularly those depicting the natural beauty of Canada's West Coast. Born in Victoria, British Columbia, Genn studied commercial art before turning to fine art. He founded the Painter's Keys website, offering creative advice and community support to artists worldwide. His works are held in museums and private collections, and his artistic philosophy has influenced many contemporary painters. more
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Source: The Painter's Keys: A Seminar with Robert Genn
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