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Robert Genn
Age: 78 †
Born: 1936
Born: May 15
Died: 2014
Died: May 27
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Robert Douglas Genn
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Passion is the force that springs an artist from the needling cushion of depression.
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A curiosity prompt heightens the senses and hones compositional ability.
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Abstraction generally involves implication, suggestion and mystery, rather than obvious description.
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Art is a form of love. Art is the ultimate gift. Art heals life.
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There is no progress without product.
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While obsessive behavior may be an antisocial plague to societies and communities at large, it's total moxie when lone practitioners catch it.
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Never forget that the nurturing and preservation of your own muse is job one. Lose it and you may be losing a great deal.
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In acrylic, happiness comes a bit faster.
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Factual titling satisfies and is pure by its lack of bamboozlement.
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Sometimes you have to go through something else to find what you're looking for.
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Don't assume there is only one way. Don't assume that mistakes are a bad thing. Don't think for one minute that everyone agrees with what 'good' is.
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