Far From Ready — Marauding through what's left of Europe

Far From Ready

Marauding through what's left of Europe

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The kind of paintings I like

2022-07-09

by Leon Friederichs

The kind of paintings I like

The artist should not only paint what he sees before him, but also what he sees in himself. If, however, he sees nothing within him, then he should also refrain from painting what he sees before him.

A peek into the new studio

2019-11-08

by Leon Friederichs

A peek into the new studio

For a month now Leon has moved into a new studio.

Copy, cover, afterimage

2019-08-16

by Leon Friederichs

Copy, cover, afterimage

Almost exactly one year ago I paid a visit to Amsterdam. A working trip, as usual, dedicating to checking out all the Rembrandts and Vincents.

To hell with "buttery consistency"

2019-07-22

by Leon Friederichs

To hell with "buttery consistency"

On the chemistry of pigments and Newtonian liquids.

To See or Not to See

2018-08-24

by Leon Friederichs

To See or Not to See

Nothing against flattery, I'm too vain to refuse it; but it doesn't count if it's not well-deserved.

The draughtsman's guide to painting

2017-08-16

by Leon Friederichs

The draughtsman's guide to painting

Whenever I try out some new technique I find a pattern in my habits confirmed ...