Artist Quote by Walter Darby Bannard
“When you are painting a landscape, assume the painting is real and the landscape is an illusion.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing painting philosophy, 1990s
Treat the artwork as reality and the subject as a construct, highlighting perception’s role in art.
In simple terms: See art as real, the scene as imagined.
Embrace the creative illusion.
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When to use this quote
- gallery exhibition
- art class
- personal studio practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view change your creative process?
- What does “real” mean in art?
May neglect technical skill in favor of concept.