The Brush of Truth
True painting frightens people because it shows what they don't want to see.
Julian Schnabel
American artist and filmmaker known for expressionist painting style and innovative cinema.
All moments: Julian Schnabel
- Only About Paintings — Julian Schnabel
When I paint, I speak with myself. The canvas is my most honest conversation partner.
- Painting Saved My Life — Julian Schnabel
Painting was not a career for me; it was a monastic practice. I couldn't not do it.
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