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The hard part is how to plan a picture so as to give to others what has happened to you. To render in paint an experienc
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"The hard part is how to plan a picture so as to give to others what has happened to you. To render in paint an experience, to suggest the sense of light and color, of air and space"

- Maxfield Parrish

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Maxfield Parrish between July 25, 1870 and March 30, 1966. He/she was a famous Artist from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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