Painting

Rich Bass in his book Fiber writes: " Art is selectivity-that which you choose to put in a story --and it's what you choose to leave out too."

Painting can be described in the same way. What is left out of the painting is as significant as what is painted on the canvas. To get a glimpse of this look backward in time, start with the minimalist, such as Agnes Martin, look at Matisse, and continue back in time.
Line is much more important than subject matter.


Agnes Martin