EPPH - Every Painter Paints Himself

What users are saying about EPPH

EPPH gets all sorts of readers yet of those who return, there is a definite type. How do we know? The vast majority of comments are complimentary (96%); many of you seem to respond in the same way and you are quite likely to be an artist too. Thankfully, reviews like “It's complete rubbish. Get a grip on yourself” are rare. More positive reactions like those below - a sampling from 2014 - provide all the encouragement needed. Some are sent directly; others posted on Facebook to friends. Without them, as some clearly suspect, I might have stopped yet there is so much more to explain. This is only the beginning. So, thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

“I’ve recently discovered your website and it is blowing my mind to smithereens. I will forever see art differently! Many sincere heart felt thank you’s.” 

“Wow! And I thought it was just a painting...thank you for opening my mind!”

“I’ve read everything on this site. Its driving me crazy. I’m an artist myself, and if I carry on reading, I might go schizophrenic…. I love it, very valuable information, thanks for everything.”

“Oh my god! Every single time I come to this site my mind is blown! I can't believe I didn't see this. It's even the same colours….Truly amazing.  Thank you so much for helping me see all of this.  You have also helped me see these things in my own work - I too am a painter. I've been trying to keep some of the things you have written about in mind while I work. Please keep going.”

“This is the only place on the web that you will find the truth about art, artists and thus the deepest understanding of the human being. I am so happy someone is interested, not even art historians know how to look at art.” Posted on Facebook

“Brilliantly clear. I enjoy it so much!”

“What I love about your work is that I don't care if it's true or not - it just makes looking at art more interesting, refreshing, and creative!”

“I would just like to give you the utmost respect and appreciation for this wonderful website and the knowledge you have divulged throughout. This site has further opened my eyes, mind and soul. I have few words for the amount of appreciation I feel to have this hidden knowledge shown. Thank you! Thank you!”

“Love this! Integrate information about art in your English and Social Studies classes -- and other academic subjects! Great site.” Posted on Facebook

“Fascinating answers to questions I have asked about some of the pieces I teach. For example, Manet's Luncheon on the Grass really was called The Bath. It seems to be two painters talking with the model shown in the painting behind them. That explanation accounts for SO much, like the perspective not being right. Enjoy!” Posted on Facebook

“Simon, I just wanted to say thank you for making this website. I've only spent a little time on it so far but can already see it is a rich source of thought and analysis.”