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Famous Artists Who Reclaimed Their Artistic Passion

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Henri Rousseau, Tiger In A Tropical Storm Surprised, oil on canvas, 28″ x 35″, created in 1891. National Gallery, London, England. Public domain. wikipedia.org

If artists have to put their art-making on the back burner for one reason or another, they may experience acute agony. When they return to creating art after a separation they experience a tremendous sense of renewal and freedom. Their emotional, physical and spiritual health also return to balance and harmony. Let's look at some famous artists who took different paths at … [Read more...]

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