John Marin Quotes

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I must for myself insist that when finished, that is when all the parts are in place and are working, that now it has become an object and will therefore have its boundaries as definite as the prow, the stern, the sides, and bottom bound as a boat.

John Marin

Don't everlastingly read messages into paintings - there's the Daisy - you don't rave over or read messages into it - you just look at that bully little flower - isn't that enough?

John Marin

Art is not great. Music is not great. It's just that they tickle us. When one steadfastly refuses greatness - then and then only can the wonderful thing we call art be created.

John Marin

Art is just a series of natural gestures. For God's sake, don't try to be artistic - all wild animals walk the same way.

John Marin

Give the instruments a chance - their sounds are quite beautiful.

John Marin

A true work of art can stand many seeings, revealing anew at each seeing.

John Marin

How to paint the landscape: First you make your bow to the landscape. Then you wait, and if the landscape bows to you, then, and only then, can you paint the landscape.

John Marin

John Marin

John Marin

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Born: December 23, 1870

Died: October 1, 1953 (aged 82)

Bio: John Marin was an early American modernist artist. He is known for his abstract landscapes and watercolors.

Known for:

Expressionism
Abstract art
Impressionism
Cubism
American modernism

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