Chase Quotes
I took these quotes a some time ago from a book on Chase and whose title I cannot remember nor find at the moment but wanted to share because they mean a lot to me. They are not directed toward portraiture but readily apply to our specialty. I quote him often.
Quotes from William Merritt Chase, Painter
" Do not try to paint the grandiose thing. Paint the commonplace so that it will be
distinguished."
" Great work comes from the heart. When only from the head, It is uninteresting."
" A delicate subject requires vigorous treatment to avoid the Bon-Bon type."
" Nothing is more difficult than flowers."
" I will venture the remark:
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