Charles Hawthorne

I've been re-reading my little 

"Hawthorne on Painting"book. 

I was first exposed to his approach during  

a workshop at the 

Cape Cod School of Art in the mid 90's.

It was the beginning of my painting journey.  

Re-visiting his teachings now,

20 years later

is inspiring and affirming! 

This book of notes taken by his students 

offers some priceless observations about painting. 

Some of my favorites: 

"To see things simply is the hardest thing in the world."

"Painting is just like making an after-dinner speech. 

If you want to be remembered, say one thing and stop."

"Spend a lifetime in hard work with a humble mind."