Imprint

Imprint 2016 chalk pastel on paper 13x13" *SOLD

Imprint (n) - a lasting impression or effect

Imprint (v) - to fix (an idea) firmly in someone's mind

"The messenger, when on his way to visit Giotto and to inquire what other good masters there were in Florence, spoke first with many artists in Siena - then, having received designs from them, he proceeded to Florence, and repaired one morning to the workshop where Giotto was occupied with his labors. He declared the purpose of the Pope and the manner in which that Pontiff desired to avail himself of his assistance, and finally requested to have a drawing that he might send it to His Holiness. Giotto, who was very courteous, took a sheet of paper, and a pencil dipped in a red color; then, resting his elbow on his side, to form a sort of compass, with one turn of the hand he drew a circle so perfect and exact that it was a marvel to behold. This done, he turned, smiling, to the courtier, saying, "Here is your drawing." "Am I to have nothing more than this?" inquired the latter, conceiving himself to be jested with. "That is enough and to spare," returned Giotto."

- Giorgio Vasari, Lives of the Artists. Pages 7-8.