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“Don't put needless expense into painting a head! Don't try to match tints! Rose and pearly colours blend into each other so that no one can unite them if painted separately. Keep the impression of your subject as one thing!”

Book:William Morris Hunt on painting and drawing

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William Morris Hunt on painting and drawing

William Morris Hunt on painting and drawing is a comprehensive resource that delves into the teachings of the renowned artist William Morris Hunt. The book covers a range of topics, including the fundamentals of color theory, composition, and the use of various painting and drawing tools. It is intended for artists of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, and provides practical advice and exercises to enhance artistic abilities. more

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William Morris Hunt

William Morris Hunt was a 19th-century American painter and art educator. Known for his delicate depictions of natural landscapes and profound understanding of light and color, Hunt was born on March 31, 1824, and died on September 8, 1879. more

“How are we going to make painters by lecturing to them? We are going to make questioners, doubters, and talkers. We are going to make painters by painting ourselves, and by showing the paintings of others. By working frankly from our convictions, we are going to make them work frankly from theirs.”

Painting Conviction Painter Talkers Doubters Lecturing

Author:William Morris Hunt

“I tell you it's no joke to paint a portrait. I wonder that I am not more timid when I begin. I feel almost certain that I can do it. It seems very simple. I don't think of the time that is sure to come when I almost despair, when the whole thing seems hopeless.”

Thinking Feels I Can Whole Seems Certain Can Do Simple Wonder Despair Jokes Paint Hopeless Portraits I Can Do It

Author:William Morris Hunt

“It gives a fellow an awful shiver to hear the first shovelful of dirt and gravel rattle down upon the coffin; but after it is covered, it falls gently and makes no sound. The feeling of rest is perfect. There's no more nagging, no more pain!”