Gary InbinderThe philosophers write about things as they are and as they appear to be, but as an artist I find that appearance is everything.
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The idea that appearance is everything is a common theme in art. The artists we admire the most are those who capture the beauty of the world around us and immortalize it on canvas or in song. These artists take what we see and bring it to life through their work. They make what we see come to life.
Source: The Flower To The Painter
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