The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-22

In the lecture before the Seattle Art
League and School OF Design on Tuesday
evening last stress was laid upon the i'm
portance of a faithful portrayal OF the
common ground upon which the artist is
supposed to stand when sketching from
nature, and which is known as the fore
ground" Though he stand upon IL, the
true artist never regards IL as beneath
him. Its difficulties. however, are so great
that even noted artists have sighted the
task. but never without the sacrifice OF
features In nature beautiful any
which could be selected by him. and his
work IS impoverished by the omission or
confused suggestion which he would have
interpreted mystery" This artitice Is
not confined 10 artists. Politicians and
others have been known TO mystify by
color;ng and distorting the truth In the
hope Of thus concealinE a moral or a men
tai weakness. The superficial observer
fails 10 perceive the rare beauty lodged in
q steep bank Of loose earth such az one
might have found on any OF the streets OF
Seattle few years ago. but which have
rapidly disappeared TO make room for
dwellings and other edihces. In such
bank. however low, are revealed all the
characteristics or a mountain slope In
miniature-the same serratcd ridges and
ravines brought here and there into grace
fuI and irregular curves by tender blades
OF grass and leaves Of fern, the organic
contrast and infinite variety OF connec-
ton showing in the alternately flowing
and broken lines that inimitabie wealth OF
curvature wherewIth nature abounds and
20 which mountain scenery owes its won
drous charm. The artist who shuts his
eyes TO beauties OF that kind when under
his nose is not made Of the material
wherein great genius lodges Fore
grounds" will be again considered on
Tuesday evening next. when artists and
others interested arc cordially invited 10
attend Yesterday afternoon a sketchtng
party visited the city water front. where
good sketches were obtained Of that ami
mated quarter On Saturday next
sketching party will go 20 the state uni
versity grounds. The August reception of
the league viii take place on Friday after
noon next from I'll o'clock. The ex-
hitdt VIII Include fine collection OF oil
and water color paintings and sketches.
besides the usual departmental work,
both graphic and plastic. cordial tnvi-
fatIon Is extended 20 the public 20 call
and SEES what r. being produced. visitors
IN the city being always especially wei
come. The studio and art gallery are In
the Hlnckiev baildiug and are open 70
visitors every afternoon from TO
O'Clock.
The Reinecke Club gave trolley ana
picnic party Wednesday evening AZ BrYn
Nsvvr. The party left me city shortly be-
fore : o'clock and weut 20 their destina-
zion on The Rainier beach line. Music
was INDUCED ln. a fine supper vas served.
ar9 the evening was made unusually
pleasant IN the party were: NJ. ana
Mrs. Clarence Preston Mr. and MIS-
george Kirk. Mr. and Mrs. A X. Fisksn.
Mr. and Mrs Mayer. Mrs. J. r. AcDoa-
ala Mrs. wilkinson Mr.. and Mrs G. A.
Hughes Mr and Mrs.. Carr. Miss fisken.
1s4ss Pratt Miss Prewett. Col. Tom
Dev{es. Mr. william Sheffield Mr.. ster-
ling Mr. Joe Blsthen and tho AehsFs.
wilkinson.