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“…study the art of Lois Templeton, from the great canvases to the 'dinkies', and YOU WILL FIND NO CUNNING. Breathe that in, reader. You'll find no sarcasm, complaint, indifference, world-weariness, not a speck - all of which is to say you have located the bones and feathers, the silhouette, the manifestly whole transmission of centuries of Western art from the heart of a once-Midwestern woman deep into your own probably beleagured one. After that, you can stand up and fly. …”
- Excerpts from Jason Anderson (Monterey, CA)
“I found this book to be a wonderful insight on how an artist works. The artist's candid thoughts are a rare treat. I thought the art that was selected for this book was incredible. After going through the book cover to cover, I was very curious to see more of her art and I found her website.”
- Wonderful Insight, May 11, 2001 Reviewer: David (Chicago, IL)
“I just had the pleasure
of reading your book on a cold night. Your listening, your lostness, self-doubt
and self-trust. Your love of snow, your nature-loving father-these are everything,
plus time and space. I love the book so much, I'm going to give it away: to a
friend who would paint. Thank you for it!”
- Writer, Indianapolis
“Dear Lois, I spent such a lovely evening in front of the fire reading your wonderful book. Thank you so much for sending me a copy. It was a true true pleasure being let into your life. So many thanks.”
- Kind regards, Art Consultant, Long Island
“I am indebted. Today I walked home with my feet dragging through gold and my eyes on the riffs and snags of grays and blue, and arrived to fish through my mail box. Finding a package from you, I did not suspect; 'twas thinking, 'Science News.' And innocently walked into a world of running sliding trickling figures/thoughts/paint/ and worlds (wow-found a new word-suzerainty). So here and now I will sit and read and see and learn.”
- Recreational Therapist, Idaho
“Introspective, candid and funny, Templeton traces an artist's journey through painting and writing. This will be a companionable addition to the bookshelves of artists, writers, and all who search for integrity.
You have accomplished much in producing this work of art - beautiful, simply beautiful.”
- Painter, Connecticut
“I think my favorite passage was on page 27, 'Catching, even engaging, a painting requires not bait, but immersion.' When reading this, I picture myself swimming in the painting! Thank you for your insight!”
- Artist, California