No one but another painter could know the delicacy required to balance the complexities, to keep reality at bay in order to remain in the innermost center of his work.

Susan Vreeland
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No one but another painter could know the delicacy required to balance the complexities, to keep reality at bay in order to remain in the innermost center of his work. When you are a painter, you are looking for that perfect shade of color. You are looking for that perfect light. And you must be able to create something that is both beautiful and believable at the same time.

The more you practice your craft, the easier it becomes. After all, the more you paint, the more familiar you become with your tools and materials. And that familiarity serves as a shield against reality.

Source: Girl In Hyacinth Blue

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