"The only thing I know is that I know nothing." "For we can only know that we know nothing, and a little knowledge is a dangerous thing." One of these quotes is attributed to Socrates. The other is to a Chinese philosopher who wrote one of the foundational texts of Taoism. Neither quote is easy to … Continue Reading
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Learning To See
In the book, "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain", Dr. Betty Edwards discusses how artists see the world. She states: "Drawing is a curious … Continue Reading
3 “Sins” of beginning painters
Too Much Magic White™ Tom says Sin #1 is, "Applying too much Magic White™. It should be very thin." Bill warns us at the beginning of … Continue Reading
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The Bill Alexander Story – Landscapes of War
Bill awoke that cold early morning to the sound of bleating. As he poked his head above his foxhole he saw sheep running toward his position. Sheep move toward people, he thought. As the sheep came closer, he realized they were crying in terror. Behind them, Russian soldiers were firing their rifles and throwing grenades. In a moment the whole area was in uproar with sheep, exploding shells, and … [Read More...]