Accord Quote by Harold Speed
“The object of your training in drawing should be to develop to the uttermost the observation of form and all that it signifies, and your powers of accurately portraying this on paper. Let painstaking accuracy be your aim for a long time. When your eye and hand have acquired the power of seeing and expressing on paper with some degree of accuracy what you see, you will find facility and quickness of execution will come of their own accord. Unflinching honesty must be observed in all your studies. It is only then that the ‘you’ in you will eventually find expression in your work.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Practice and Theory of Drawing, 1913
Developing precise observation and honest representation in drawing leads to natural skill and personal expression.
In simple terms: Accurate observation builds artistic skill.
Key Takeaway
Practice detailed observation and honesty in art.
Themes
art
observation
skill development
Mood
focused
inspirational
Type
educational
technical
When to use this quote
- art class
- self‑study
- illustration projects
Key Concepts
visual perception
technique
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance between accuracy and expression works for you?
- How does honesty in observation influence your art?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on accuracy may stifle creativity.
