A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.

Picture Quote by Leonardo Da Vinci

A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.

Topics: Art Picture Quotes, Inspirational Picture Quotes

Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.

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Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.

Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is...

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Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is...

Anyone who conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence; he...

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Anyone who conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence; he...

Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication

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Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication

Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned...

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Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned...

â€œThe Guide says there is an art to flying", said Ford, "or rather a knack....

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â€œThe Guide says there is an art to flying

Be happy in front of people who don't like you, 'It kills them'

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Be happy in front of people who don't like you, 'It kills them'

When you were born you were crying and everyone else was smiling. Live your life...

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When you were born you were crying and everyone else was smiling. Live your life...

At any give moment you have the power to say this is not how the...

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At any give moment you have the power to say this is not how the...

Before you enbark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves

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Before you enbark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves

There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most...

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There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most...

It's much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers which might be...

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It's much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers which might be...

Murhpy's Law: Friends may come and go but enemies accumulate

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Murhpy's Law: Friends may come and go but enemies accumulate

Wait for a woman to desire you rather than make her feel like an object...

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Wait for a woman to desire you rather than make her feel like an object...

A strong relationship starts with two brave people who are ready to sacrifice anything for...

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A strong relationship starts with two brave people who are ready to sacrifice anything for...

Do what makes you happy; Be with who makes you smile; Laugh as much as...

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Do what makes you happy; Be with who makes you smile; Laugh as much as...

Knowing is not enough. We must apply. Willing is not enough. We must do.

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Knowing is not enough. We must apply. Willing is not enough. We must do.

Good things are coming down the road. Just don't stop walking.

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Good things are coming down the road. Just don't stop walking.

Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with...

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Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with...

Dealing with backstabbers, there was one thing I learned. They're only powerful when you got...

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Dealing with backstabbers, there was one thing I learned. They're only powerful when you got...