I just came across this and wanted to share it with you:
Art in Theory 1815-1900, edited by Harrison, Wood and Graiger, P535: The text of this passage is taken from Moreau-Nelaton p. 172, and has been translated for this volume by Peter Collier.
“Let your feelings be your only guide. Yet, since we are mere mortals, we do make mistakes; so listen to advice; but follow only that which you can understand and which complements your own feeling. – Be strong but flexible. – Follow your convictions. Better to be nothing at all than to be overshadowed by the paintings of the past. As the wise man says, he who follows is always one step behind.”
It is so true - be yourself!
Mary B
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
My Day Thursday - Lynda Hunter
Well, I have had a busy day, lots to think about and to do! for my Groups Project. Suzie phoned this morning and it was good to talk. We are both aware of our deadline and just how much work we have to do. Two Exhibitions set up, which is great, Andre has organised one in May at the Theatre Royal for two weeks. The other is for a whole month, mid June to mid July, at the National Trust in Goodramgate, York.
This afternoon I did a painting (well started a painting) for Andre's Artist project, my artist is the Medieval painter Gentile da Fabriano. What a wonderful Man, his work is exquisite. and I really enjoyed sat painting at the table, with no pressure.
Tonight Marzena, Joan and I went to Chuck's Life Drawing Class. I always look forward to Thursday evenings. We join some of the Foundation Class and other artists who enjoy the class as much as we do.
The photos are taken after our class finished, Chuck and Joan, Marzena and I..x.x.x

This afternoon I did a painting (well started a painting) for Andre's Artist project, my artist is the Medieval painter Gentile da Fabriano. What a wonderful Man, his work is exquisite. and I really enjoyed sat painting at the table, with no pressure.
Tonight Marzena, Joan and I went to Chuck's Life Drawing Class. I always look forward to Thursday evenings. We join some of the Foundation Class and other artists who enjoy the class as much as we do.
The photos are taken after our class finished, Chuck and Joan, Marzena and I..x.x.x
Joan sidling up to Chuck (the tutor)
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Here we are!
Hi, This blog has been created so that we as a group can post our experiences and work to share with the wider community on the Internet.
We are the last HNC class at York College as the class is no longer viable to run - truly a sad state of affairs. We started the part-time course in 2008 and attend the college one day a week on a Wednesday. It is now our second and final year.
As a group we hit it off from the very beginning and have had a very enjoyable journey so far - even though we have had a few upsets along the way, we are all very supportive of each other and keep each other motivated with our enthusiasm.
At the moment we are building up to our finals, but still have 2 assignments to complete.
My name is Mary and I have set up this blog, so come on guys get posting your thoughts, experiences, work, comments and anything else you want to share....
We are the last HNC class at York College as the class is no longer viable to run - truly a sad state of affairs. We started the part-time course in 2008 and attend the college one day a week on a Wednesday. It is now our second and final year.
As a group we hit it off from the very beginning and have had a very enjoyable journey so far - even though we have had a few upsets along the way, we are all very supportive of each other and keep each other motivated with our enthusiasm.
At the moment we are building up to our finals, but still have 2 assignments to complete.
My name is Mary and I have set up this blog, so come on guys get posting your thoughts, experiences, work, comments and anything else you want to share....
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