And I have to say, underlying everything that we’re talking about, in fact underlying everything I do with my entire life, pretty much, is a firm belief that mathematics is a sure-footed guide to how reality works. If that’s wrong, then all bets are off.
–Brian Greene, Physicist, from a fascinating interview with Terry Gross on Fresh Air.
Book notes on A Manual of Oil Painting by the Hon. John Collier published in 1887.
sed-u-lous – adjective – (of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence : he watched himself with the most sedulous care.
This book was a great pleasure to read; each paragraph a joyous reminder of all things technically practical and pragmatic. The biggest surprise for me was finding an anecdote on the teaching methods of Sargent’s teacher, Carolus-Duran:
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