Sorry Charlie (did I just say that out loud?) but this conflicts with
my own theory on Impressionism, particularly in the regard of those
such as Degas, Cezanne, Renoir, Matisse, Monet, et al, who suffered,
in my firm opinion from poor eyesight, and thought that they were
doing Realism, thus inventing an entire school of visual artwork,
based entirely on the inability to see clearly.

As proof, I offer you the thought that, were I a painter, which I am
not, and were I to paint without having my glasses on, which I would
not, even if I could, I would paint a faithful representation of the
world as I perceived it; unclear, diaphanous, distorted, pastel, and
preposterous.

I am surprised that the art critics have not taken my point.

Thomas J. Watson - WoodDorker

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http://home.comcast.net/~tjwatson1 (webpage)


Though OT, your post has lead to a new Gnawed Pointy
Stick Brush / Art Movement hypothesis. Start by
making a hemlock Gnawed Pointy Stick brush. Wait
30 minutes before beginning to paint. Now paint what
you see. Surrealism!
(Note: hemlock Gnawed Pointy Stick brush sizes should
be kept to small brush sizes as making large
Gnawed Pointy Stick brushes can be hazardous
to your health ( see Socrates).

charlie b