Charles Sheeler Professions : Painter Born : July 16, 1883 Died : May 7, 1965 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Charles Sheeler Photography is nature seen from the eyes outwards. Painting is nature seen from the eyes inwards. Charles Sheeler painting eye photography Every age manifests itself by some external evidence. In a period such as ours when only a comparatively few individuals seem to be given to religion, some form other than the Gothic cathedral must be found. Industry concerns the greatest numbers-it may be true, as has been said, that our factories are our substitute for religious expression. Charles Sheeler expression religious numbers I favor a picture which arrives at its destination without the evidence of a trying journey rather than one which shows the marks of battle. Charles Sheeler battle journey trying Photography is nature seen from the eyes outward, painting from the eyes inward. Photography records inalterably the single image, while painting records a plurality of images willfully directed by the artist. Charles Sheeler eye photography artist Isn't it amazing how photography has advanced without improving. Charles Sheeler improving photography Similar Authors Barry McGee painter Brion Gysin painter Bridget Riley painter Boris Vallejo painter Allan Kaprow painter Augustus John painter All Authors