An art which isn't based on feeling isn't an art at all... feeling is the principle, the beginning and the end; craft, objective, technique - all these are in the middle.
Paul CezanneRead
Right now a moment of time is fleeting by! Capture its reality in paint! To do that we must put all else out of our minds. We must become that moment, make ourselves a sensitive recording plate...Give the image of what we actually see, forgetting everything that has been seen before our time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of seizing the present moment to create art and truly experiencing it without distractions.
Paul Cezanne urges artists to immerse themselves in the present moment, capturing reality as it is through their art. He suggests that to genuinely reflect one's surroundings, artists must set aside past influences and embrace the unique beauty of the current experience, allowing their work to be a true and sensitive representation of what they see.
Themes
ArtMomentPerceptionCreationExpressionPainting
In practice
Example use cases
An artist shared this quote during a workshop on capturing landscapes.
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