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Quote by Morris Graves

“Such compositions, line and color ideas, such wonders come into my mind and have stuck! - They will this time be dismissed only by being painted out.”

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Morris Graves

Morris Graves was an American painter known for his abstract and surrealistic style. His works are often inspired by natural landscapes, but are expressed through abstract forms. Graves' works are highly regarded in the art world and have had a profound impact on artists of subsequent generations. more

“You must first realize the thing completely in your mind. Then grasp the brush, fix your attention so that you see clearly what you wish to paint; start quickly, move the brush, follow straight what you see before you, as the buzzard swoops down when the hare jumps out. If you hesitate one moment, it is gone.”

Ifs Mind Firsts Moments Moving Wish Realizing Attention Gone Paint Concentration Brushes Hares Buzzards

Author:Morris Graves

“I am able to make a contribution... Let me repeat my convictions, I can make a contribution to American painting.”

I Can Able Painting Let Me Conviction Repeats Contribution

Author:Morris Graves

“The painting cannot be laid aside even for a day; for it takes constant work to keep 'flowing,' but above that it takes concentration, which in our language is consecration.”

Language Painting Flow Constant Concentration Consecration

Author:Morris Graves

“The artists of Asia have spiritually realized form, rather than aesthetically invented or imitated form, and from them I have learned that art and nature are mind's Environment within which we can detect the essence of man's Being and Purpose, and from which we can draw clues to guide our journey from partial consciousness to full consciousness.”

Men Mind Art Form Purpose Artist Consciousness Environment Journey Draws Essence Guides I Have Learned Asia Clue

Author:Morris Graves