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The truth is overrated, and that's the truth
If you are painting on a flat two-dimensional surface any attempt at creating the illusion of form, life, air, depth and space are clearly acts of deception. If you don't understand this basic premise you have NO CHANCE of mastering the art of painting.
A master painter is one who utilizes their understanding of visual perception to enhance the illusionistic qualities of the scene depicted on the canvas.
The only real truth in painting is in attempting to reveal that the painted surface is flat, flat, flat.
Eternal truth, now that's a horse of another color.
Speaking of horses, I tell my students: You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink, you can lead a man to knowledge but you can't make him think.
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