Art Quote by Joshua Reynolds
“While I recommend studying the art from artists, Nature is and must be the fountain which alone is inexhaustible, and from which all excellences must originally flow.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: An Essay on the Theory of Painting, 1763
Art should draw from nature’s endless supply, as it is the ultimate source of all artistic excellence.
In simple terms: Nature is the endless well for artistic inspiration.
Key Takeaway
Study nature to enrich artistic skill.
Themes
art
nature
creativity
Mood
inspirational
educational
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art education
- landscape painting
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Inspiration
source of excellence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists emulate nature’s endlessness?
- What alternatives exist when nature isn’t available?
A Different Perspective
Nature may be inaccessible to some artists.
