Growing up in Northern Ontario provided me with a strong affinity for the natural environment that was so eloquently responded to by Tom Thomson and his colleagues. The concept of this painting grew out of a number of forays into Algonquin over the years. From its conception I intended Algonquin to be a subtle tribute to Tom Thomson. But I also wanted it to be a response to the natural beauty that so typifies the grandeur of Ontario’s first provincial park.
Today, we're encouraged to believe that we should have a verbal interpretation for what we view as art - when in fact the words are an intrusion on t… - Ken Danby
Today, we're encouraged to believe that we should have a verbal interpretation for what we view as art - when in fact the words are an intrusion on t…
- Ken Danby
Whenever I'm asked to identify my best work, or my favorite, my answer has always been the same - 'My next one!' - Ken Danby
Whenever I'm asked to identify my best work, or my favorite, my answer has always been the same - 'My next one!'
My paintings don't simply represent what I see; they present viewers with what I want them to see. - Ken Danby
My paintings don't simply represent what I see; they present viewers with what I want them to see.
Without art, we're handicapped, and living a stifled, barren existence. - Ken Danby
Without art, we're handicapped, and living a stifled, barren existence.
Desire is everything, not talent. It's the degree of one's desire that will dictate the extent of one's success, in any endeavour. - Ken Danby
Desire is everything, not talent. It's the degree of one's desire that will dictate the extent of one's success, in any endeavour.
The degree to which the arts are included in our educational curriculum is totally inadequate. The arts are just as important as math and science in … - Ken Danby
The degree to which the arts are included in our educational curriculum is totally inadequate. The arts are just as important as math and science in …
Don't cater to the audience. Inspire the audience. - Ken Danby
Don't cater to the audience. Inspire the audience.
Art is completely subjective. It's up to the viewer to judge whether or not it has merit. - Ken Danby
Art is completely subjective. It's up to the viewer to judge whether or not it has merit.
Art is a necessity - an essential part of our enlightenment process. We cannot, as a civilized society, regard ourselves as being enlightened without… - Ken Danby
Art is a necessity - an essential part of our enlightenment process. We cannot, as a civilized society, regard ourselves as being enlightened without…
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