“Let men of science and learning expound their knowledge and prize and probe with their research every detail of the records which have been preserved to us from those dim ages. All they will do is fortify the grand simplicity and essential accuracy of the recorded truths which have lighted so far the pilgrimage of men.”
Winston Churchill
Day: April 28, 2021
Norman Rockwell
Then there’s this guy who has painstakingly and lovingly preserved an ideal American culture with its values and virtues through his paintings and artwork.
“I paint life as I would like it to be”
Norman Rockwell.
I highly recommend his page turning autobiography “my adventures as an illustrator” which detail his fascinating life story and describe many of his paintings.
Temple Grandin
“I am different not less”
Temple Grandin
April 2 was autism awareness day. Temple Grandin is an autistic woman. She is one of my hero’s, because she used her differences to make a difference in the world,. She recognized the beauty and value in different kind of people, but many people haven’t even heard of temple Grandin. She wrote a fantastic book called ‘thinking in pictures”, there’s also a movie about her life called temple Grandin. Temple graduated high school and college and went on to re-design over half of the cattle processing plants in America so that they would be more humane. She is an amazing woman. Here’s more info from biography.com.
Who Is Temple Grandin? “
Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism as a child and went on to pursue work in psychology and animal science. She has become a leading advocate for autistic communities and has also written books and provided consultation on the humane treatment of animals. In 2010, HBO released an Emmy Award-winning film on Grandin’s life. “born August 29, 1947 is an American scientist and activist. She is a prominent proponent for the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and author of more than 60 scientific papers on animal behavior. Grandin is a consultant to the livestock industry, where she offers advice on animal behavior, and is also an autism spokesperson. “The world needs all types of minds. -Temple Grandin
In Color
Vincent Van Gogh
Only when I fall do I get up again.”
– Vincent Van Gogh
I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God’s help I shall succeed.”
– Vincent Van Gogh
I’m such a nobody.”
– Vincent Van Gogh
I would rather die of passion than of boredom.”
– Vincent Van Gogh
What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything? ”
– Vincent Van Gogh
I try more and more to be myself, caring relatively little whether people approve or disapprove. ”
– Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh. An unloved man in his life in every way. No one wanted his paintings , no one wanted his company and no one wanted his perspective on life. You might not know that he studied theology, but was kicked out of church for preaching the Bible too literally, he failed at everything he tried to do, and as far as he knew even his paintings were a failure. He only sold one small painting in his lifetime, because people didn’t like his original and unique style of brushwork, he painted because it was all he could do. He only knew rejection but still he painted, still he gave the world over 800 pieces of artwork, not because they made him rich or because they pleased others. Man was made to work for a purpose and if the only work you can do is paint then paint, if it’s to teach, teach if it’s to be a parent be the best parent you can, if it’s to lead then lead well, if it’s to speak speak truth. Whatever you can do, do it with all your strength regardless if others accept it – because you never know the impact your work will have on the world. We are made with eternity in our hearts and I think there’s something deep inside each of us that knows the work we do on earth will outlast us if we do it with all our heart.
The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore. ”
– Vincent Van Gogh
If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced. ”
– Vincent Van Gogh
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