Robert Henri
Robert Henri
Robert Henriwas an American painter and teacher. He was a leading figure of the Ashcan School of American realism and an organizer of the group known as "The Eight," a loose association of artists who protested the restrictive exhibition practices of the powerful, conservative National Academy of Design...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPainter
Date of Birth24 June 1865
CountryUnited States of America
weak backgrounds
A weak background is a deadly thing.
love character people
Renoir had not only a great interest in human character, in human feeling, but had also a great love for the people he painted.
struggle defeat enjoy
Be a warhorse for work and enjoy even the struggle against defeat.
finding-yourself development spirit
Life is finding yourself. It is a spirit development.
knowledge tools brushes
Knowledge of anatomy is a tool like good brushes.
let-me educate
Educate yourself. Don't let me educate you
discovery states clear
We make our discoveries while in the state [of high functioning] because then we are clear-sighted.
dancing singing
Pretend you are dancing or singing a picture.
memories real feelings
If you work from memory, you are most likely to put in your real feeling.
procrastination dull messages
If you do not act on a suggestion at first, you grow dull to its message.
alive privilege purpose
I paint for the sole purpose of magnifying the privilege of being alive.
play inward faculty
All outward success, when it has value, is but the inevitable result of an inward success of full living, full play and enjoyment of one's faculties.
strong artist simplicity
If the artist's will is not strong he will see all kinds of unessential things.
awards survival rewards
The reason for the survival of the award system is purely commercial.