"The point to be emphasized is, if big simple masses are naturally presented, the composing is simplified and made easier."
"The idea in any composing is to get the work to a sense of completion as soon as possible and then proceed with a feeling that the work may be left off at any time. As a matter of fact, many good pictures are ruined by constant striving to make them better. Over-modeling and accenting detail or highlights is an over-influence of realism."
"There is always a place to stop painting. This is the point where the maximum quality has been achieved. This statement is easily enough made, but judging when this point is reached is quite a different matter. Many artists have the good sense to quit at the right time; others need to be told. THis gives rise to the old saying that it takes two to make a picture; one to do the work, the other to stop him before he spoils it."
"The practice of painting in a broad impressionistic manner is best brought out with considerable preliminary planning, then painting the picture rapidly."
To be continued
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