Incompetence, in my books, is the failure of the critical faculties to interfere constructively with the natural flow. Robert Genn More Quotes by Robert Genn More Quotes From Robert Genn We know the human mind is programmed to glaze over when bored. Conversely, the mind is more alert in the presence of novelty. Our muse needs to stay seductive to keep our hands doing the right things. Robert Genn seductive bored hands Sometimes you can be lucky enough to establish a working relationship with another artist who takes away the loneliness, particularly in travel and outdoor work. Robert Genn lucky loneliness artist An early flourish of confidence is useful. Then there's the small crudities - the slubs and bumps that come with outdoor work - the odd charm of imprecision. Robert Genn charm odd bumps With repetition, the alternate approaches become clear, options open. Robert Genn repetition clear approach Priests are often well-meaning people who haven't yet looked too thoroughly into comparative religion. Robert Genn priests people religion It's better to have a small diamond than a large piece of glass. Robert Genn pieces quality glasses A simple equation for the production of successful art work is lots of reference material plus lots of art supplies equals lots of painting happiness. Robert Genn successful simple art In art, everyone who plays wins. Robert Genn winning play art For all of us, self-briefing before going out or starting a project sharpens artistic wit. Robert Genn planning going-out self Risk in art is experimentation. There is no sorrow in self-driven experimentation. Robert Genn risk self art As every artist who has used the method knows - photography's a loyal slave and a tyrannical master. Robert Genn loyal photography artist Sometimes you have to go through something else to find what you're looking for. Robert Genn sometimes The Canadian painter A. Y. Jackson noted that 'failure of sight' was a tiresome problem. He meant we should be able to look at our work-in-progress as if it were previously unseen. Robert Genn progress sight looks Quality is always in style. Robert Genn style quality We are trying to evoke and reinforce meanings from the spaces we cover and the times we're given. Short or long this becomes our purpose. What we artists do is important stuff. Robert Genn space artist long No one is going to hand you an organizational chart. You have to hand it to yourself. Robert Genn organizational priorities hands Properly channeled, common feelings of inadequacy lead to powers of accomplishment. Robert Genn accomplishment power feelings Prices need to be fair, appropriate and consistent. Robert Genn appropriate consistent needs A high price may be part of the mystique in selling difficult art. Robert Genn selling may art The most expensive bottle of wine ever sold - a 1787 Chateau Lafite Bordeaux, supposedly once the property of Thomas Jefferson... It was sold at Christie's in London in 1985 for $156,000.00. Like a lot of high-priced art, the bottle is essentially undrinkable. Robert Genn bottles wine art
