Quote by John Hurt

Nudes are the greatest to paint. Everything you can find in a landscape or a still life or anything else is there: darkness and light, character dimension, texture. I painted heads too, of course.

Nudes are the greatest to paint. Everything you can find in

Summary

This quote suggests that the artist finds painting nudes to be the most fulfilling artistic experience. The artist believes that within the human form, all the elements necessary for a captivating artwork can be found - the interplay of light and dark, the expression of character, the illusion of depth, and the texture of the subject. While the artist acknowledges painting other subjects such as landscapes and still life, they highlight the rich artistic potential offered by depicting the human figure, particularly the face.

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By John Hurt

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