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It seems to me, when I see nature, that I see it ready made, completely written — but then, try to do it! All this proves that one must think of nothing but them [impressions]; it is by dint of observation and reflection that one makes discoveries.

— Claude Monet

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Zaandam is particularly remarkable and there is enough here to paint for a life-time.

I have not been able to see a bit of sea or any water at all; everything is frozen and covered with snow.

Since the appearance of Impressionism, the official salons, which used to be brown, have become blue, green, and red.. .But peppermint or chocolate, they are still confections.

I can no longer work outside because of the intensity of the light.

I didn't become one.. .As long as I can remember I've always been one.

‎Charles F. Stuckey (1985)

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