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.