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Charles Webster Hawthorne

Charles Webster Hawthorne was an American painter and teacher who played a significant role in the development of American art during the early 20th century. His paintings often depicted scenes of rural America, showcasing a detailed and realistic style that became emblematic of the American Scene movement. Hawthorne's work is celebrated for its attention to detail and its portrayal of the American landscape and everyday life. As an influential teacher, he mentored many notable artists, further shaping the direction of American art. more

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Charles Webster Hawthorne
Charles Webster Hawthorne

Charles Webster Hawthorne was an American painter known for his outdoor painting and naturalistic style. His works emphasized the use of light and color, which had a profound impact on later artists. more

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“Whatever an artist's personal feelings are, as soon as an artist fills a certain area on the canvas or circumscribes it, he becomes historical. He acts from or upon other artists. An artist is someone who makes art too. He did not invent it. How it started — "to hell with it." It is obvious that it has no progress. The idea of space is given him to change if he can. The subject matter in the abstract is space. He fills it with an attitude. The attitude never comes from himself alone.”

“Another way to be prepared is to think negatively. Yes, I'm a great optimist. but, when trying to make a decision, I often think of the worst case scenario. I call it 'the eaten by wolves factor.' If I do something, what's the most terrible thing that could happen? Would I be eaten by wolves? One thing that makes it possible to be an optimist, is if you have a contingency plan for when all hell breaks loose. There are a lot of things I don't worry about, because I have a plan in place if they do.”