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I paint what I see, not what a camera would see
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"I paint what I see, not what a camera would see"

- John Dyer

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This quote by John Dyer speaks with the special perspective of an artist. It recommends that a painting can capture more than a photograph. A painting can record the feeling and sensation of a moment, something that a cam can refrain from doing. It implies that a painting can capture the essence of a minute, something that an electronic camera can not do. It recommends that a painting can catch the beauty of a moment, something that a cam can refrain from doing. It suggests that a painting can catch the soul of a moment, something that a camera can not do. In essence, this quote is a tip that art is more than simply a representation of truth, it is a representation of the artist's analysis of reality. It is a pointer that art is an unique expression of the artist's vision and perspective. It is a suggestion that art is an effective tool for conveying feeling and sensation.

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John Dyer This quote is written / told by John Dyer between August 19, 1699 and December 24, 1757. He was a famous Artist from United Kingdom. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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