John Singer Sargent, Painting his Artist Friends

John Singer Sargent has remained one of the most admired artists of all time. His boundless work ethic borders on the heroic, he had no assistants but was able to complete huge portraits, Murals and countless sketches and plein air works that established a new standard, which was referred to as The New Art. Sargent was also very generous with fellow artists and societies that needed his contribution to help their cause. Sargent was skilled in several languages and taught at the Royal Academy in London on occasion.

[@wemblyfez]

As an artist myself, it's almost painful to see Sargent's work, especially his watercolors. His deft hand at drawing and with paint is always a joy to see, but intimidating. One can only hope to come close, within striking distance, to his mastery. Thanks for this detailed insight and offering some of Sargent's comments on his own work. As always, very inspirational.

[@pedro_candelaria]

He did thousands of drawings, sketches and around 1000 paintings. Aim to paint with intention more than that and you will be much better that you could ever think, maybe almost as good as him.

[@royaebrahim2449]

❤❤❤

[@sylvainst-pierre8725]

Thanks so much.

[@Broody58]

I wonder what occured with madame x? For some reason, it was like he lashed out in revenge, exposing her true character. Maybe he was insulted, or "stiffed" on commision money? I've really heard no true account as to why he painted her that way.

[@gammelllackinstitute]

We did a video on Madame X by Sargent in the playlist, it explains his story (American Playlist).