"Sargent, when he painted the size of life, placed his canvas on a level with the model, walked back until canvas and sitter were equal before his eye, and was thus able to estimate the construction and values of his representation ..."

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Source : Sir William Rothenstein (1934). “Men and memories: recollections of William Rothenstein”

William Rothenstein

#Eye Quotes #Levels Quotes #Able Quotes

“When you have faith in something a lot of other people believe then you a member of the church" said Ceas, "When you have faith in something nobody believes, then you a complete wacko”
“There is assuredly no more effectual method of clearing up one's own mind on any subject than by talking it over, so to speak, with men of real power and grasp, who have considered it from a totally different point of view.”
“When my dreams showed signs of becoming politically correct no unruly images escaping beyond borders ... then I began to wonder”
“I started writing songs, I guess, when I was about 13 or 14, but I didn't know if they were good enough yet or anything.”
“Discontent is the wheel that moves people forward.”
“I have no musical talent at all. I was banned from music classes and told I would never be able to understand anything. I still don't think I can sing, but somehow I get away with it.”
“Sports has become such a big business that the line between journalism and being a broadcast partner for all intents and purposes has been obliterated.”
“As soon as I see period costume, I turn off. It's like hearing drama on Radio 4.”

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