Every new painting…

Edouard Manet, “Julie Manet Sitting on a Watering Can”

“Every new painting is like throwing myself into the water without knowing how to swim.” – Édouard Manet

2 Comments

  1. Louise Bateman
    Louise Bateman on March 27, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    I LOVE the Manet quote — it expresses how I feel when I pick up my paints – or charcoal for my figure drawing. And to be honest, sometimes I drown! :).

    • Susan Giannantonio
      Susan Giannantonio on March 30, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      This one really resonated with me, too, Louise. We have to be ready to waste paper, that’s for sure!