And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Rachel Ruysch (Dutch, 1664 - 1750): Still life with flowers in a vase on a ledge with a dragonfly, caterpillar, and butterfly (1698)
Certainly does it for me because there's skill in spades here that I cannot emulate whereas a key board creation is within the skill of the less skilled artist. The former creates envy because its rare, the latter disappointment because we know it's, in a way, "fake" no matter how good it looks. Perhaps that's why I buy paintings rather than photos.
Interesting point. It’s always good to hear different perspectives on topics like this. I often share similar thoughts and discussions on Instagram: @sasa121279sasa
Years ago, on PBS, there was a painting show where the dood loaded a fan brush with multiple colors and hues, then with a single swipe n twirl he would paint a very realistic flower petal. 4 or 5 more times and a brand new flower was created, looking every bit like one of the above.
325-year old masterpiece surpasses a digital photo of today.
ReplyDeleteCertainly does it for me because there's skill in spades here that I cannot emulate whereas a key board creation is within the skill of the less skilled artist. The former creates envy because its rare, the latter disappointment because we know it's, in a way, "fake" no matter how good it looks. Perhaps that's why I buy paintings rather than photos.
DeleteInteresting point. It’s always good to hear different perspectives on topics like this.
ReplyDeleteI often share similar thoughts and discussions on Instagram: @sasa121279sasa
Years ago, on PBS, there was a painting show where the dood loaded a fan brush with multiple colors and hues, then with a single swipe n twirl he would paint a very realistic flower petal. 4 or 5 more times and a brand new flower was created, looking every bit like one of the above.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that the artist uses so many different florals in his picture.
ReplyDeleteThats some nice work. Wow nice.
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