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“I cannot draw a human figure if I don't know the order of his bones, muscles or tendons. Same is that I cannot draw a human face if I don't know what's going on his mind and heart. In order to paint life one must understand not only anatomy, but what people feel and think about the world they live in. The painter who knows his own craft and nothing else will turn out to be a very superficial artist.”

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Irving Stone
Irving Stone

Irving Stone was an American writer renowned for his biographical works. His books delved deeply into the inner lives of famous individuals, earning him a reputation for his detailed and vivid storytelling. more

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