Artist Talk: Wayne Thiebaud on "A Lifetime of Painting"

00:00 Introduction
01:40 Thiebaud on Teaching
09:30 Drawing and the Human Figure
12:26 Thiebaud's Education: Reading, Art History, Poetry, Pablo Picasso
15:01 Copying Paintings: Arshile Gorky, Picasso, Corot
20:06 Q. Why do you continue to teach?
27:15 The Morgan Library Exhibit: "Wayne Thiebaud, Draftsman"
30:26 Q&A-Can you explain how you use your palette and use of artificial light?
33:59 Q&A-What's you favorite painting? With which artist would you want to have a drink?
35:41 Q&A-Can you comment on your choice of shadow colors?
39:07 Q&A-How has being a Californian influenced your work?
41:15 Q&A-What do your "failures" look like?
43:30 Q&A-How do you develop a painting?
47:35 Presentation of Honorary Faculty Member by The Art Students League of New York
The Art Students League of New York hosted artist Wayne Thiebaud as he discussed his paintings, work ethic, and inspiration in a career than spans over fifty years. He was joined by artist Timothy J. Clark and author Gene Cooper.

[@barbaraschoetzau8740]

It was such a privilege to be able to see this. I tried to go to his talk at the Morgan but it was sold out.

[@innertubevideo]

A master! Good to hear this talk. How true! Love his work!

[@claudiafinelle7252]

can you imagine a color class taught by him?

[@rudolphbissessar1308]

Wow this is so great

[@jimoher3647]

So many wise comments and. genuine warmth! Thank you!

[@ethompsonart]

Very Interesting!! Thank you for posting this😊

[@charlottecolosia2562]

Thank you for sharing.

[@davidjonkassan]

This is so great! Thanks for posting this!

[@claudiafinelle7252]

He was a national treasure