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
A painter must think of everything he sees as being there entirely for his own use and pleasure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the personal interpretation and enjoyment an artist should derive from their surroundings.
Lucian Freud's quote reflects the notion that a painter, or artist in general, should perceive the world around them as a canvas filled with opportunities for personal expression and pleasure. This mindset encourages artists to embrace their unique perspectives and find beauty in their surroundings, transforming the ordinary into something meaningful through their art.
Themes
ArtPaintingCreativityPerspectiveExpression
In practice
Example use cases
An art class where students are encouraged to interpret their environment in a personalized way.
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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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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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