As some of you know, I some years ago - a few - painted a picture of Mr. Whitman. I began in the usual way, but soon found that the ordinary methods wouldn't do - that technique, rules and traditions would have to be thrown aside; that before all else, he was to be treated as a man, whatever became of what are commonly called the principles of art.

I desire to sever all connection with the Society of American Artists. In deference to some of its older members, who perhaps from sentimental motives requeste…

In pursuance of my business and professional studies, I use the naked model. A number of my women pupils have for economy studied from each others' figures, an…

I taught in the Academy from the opening of the schools until I was turned out, a period much longer than I should have permitted myself to remain there. My ho…