Mt. Shuksan, 10 x 12 Inch, Oil on Museum Board
This was painted from the parking lot at Artist's Point, between Mt. Shuksan and Mr. Baker. It is so easy with a painting like this to look at it back in the studio and see everything that could be "fixed." And it is a mistake to do it--I say that from experience!
"As I said to you before, I cannot interest myself in whether they will pass juries or not. More paintings have been spoiled during the process of their making, through such considerations, than the judgments of juries are worth.
"The object of painting a picture is not to make a picture--however unreasonable this may sound. The picture, if a picture results, is a by-product and may be useful, valuable, interesting as a sign of what has past. The object, which is back of every true work of art, is the attainment of a state of being..." Robert Henri, "The Art Spirit"
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You appear to have access to many stunning areas. You sure captured the "light" in this one.
ReplyDeleteThe Art Spirit - great book. Why do I always forget the many jewels of information within its pages?
Hope you are doing well - thanks for still communicating through your art.
Beautiful painting and thanks for sharing your wisdom as well as the fine quote!
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