Daily Art Quote:
“He who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”
~ Saint Francis of Assisi
Some of these quotes I am finding online, like this one. I really like this quote, but I do not know much about Saint Francis of Assisi. I just read a little bit about him. He is the patron saint of animals and the environment. He lived in the 11th and 12th century. (Quite a while ago!) I'm not sure if he actually was an artist himself. It looks like he just really appreciated the arts, and artists. Interesting to note: Pope Francis honored Saint Francis of Assisi by taking on his name when he became the Pope in 2013.
You can read about Saint Francis of Assisi's life here or here.
I'm not Catholic, or Christian. But, I do having always been interested in wildlife and the environment, I find Saint Francis of Assisi to be interesting. Here are some artistic interpretations of Saint Francis of Assisi:
(Image found at harborlifechurch.net)
(Image found at trulyrichmom.com)
(Image found at fellowshipoftheminds.com)
(Image found at this link)
Given his great art quote, and the fact that animals seem to have loved him, he definitely seems like a great saint to have in your life!
Have an Artful Day!
Daily Art Quote #9 (by Vincent van Gogh)
Daily Art Quote #8 (by Luhraw)
Daily Art Quote #7 (by Edgar Degas)
Daily Art Quote #6 (by Bob Ross)
Daily Art Quote #5 (by Georgia O'Keeffe)
Daily Art Quote #4 (by Leonardo da Vinci)
Daily Art Quote #3 (by Winston Churchill)
Daily Art Quote #2 (by Louise Nevelson)
Daily Art Quote #1 (by Pablo Picasso)
