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Old 01-12-2002, 01:03 AM   #7
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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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