Since the model he so faithfully copies is not going to be hung up next to the picture... it is of no interest whether it is an accurate copy of the model.
Lucian FreudRead
The painter must give a completely free rein to any feeling or sensations he may have and reject nothing to which he is naturally drawn.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Artists should express their true feelings and instincts without censorship.
This quote by Lucian Freud emphasizes the importance of authenticity in art. It suggests that a painter, or any artist, should allow their emotions and sensations to flow freely into their work, embracing every instinctual choice without fear of rejection. By doing so, the artist not only creates genuine pieces but also connects deeply with their own inner world and the audience.
Themes
ArtCreativityExpressionEmotionAuthenticity
In practice
Example use cases
During an art workshop, I quoted Freud to encourage participants to explore their feelings in their paintings.
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It is the only point of getting up every morning: to paint, to make something good, to make something even better than before, not to give up, to compete, to be ambitious.
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The character of the artist doesn't enter into the nature of the art
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I paint people, not because of what they are like, not exactly in spite of what they are like, but how they happen to be.
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I could never put anything into a picture that wasn't actually there in front of me. That would be a pointless lie, a mere bit of artfulness.
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