Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

July 26 –Wed – ; “Many of the greatest artists pass thru periods of sterility engendered by nothing more than their own lack of confidence in themselves. Doubt assails them with cold fury of onslaught, and nothing but praise – or desperation or need for money – will vanquish it.”– [from “Beloved Friend” – p. 392 –] July 27,; Tree-crickets first time tonight – timid tentative sounds. July 27 – ; To Emporium by way of Olean, and back by way of Salamanca, a drive of 265 miles.; Partly cloudy, misty, sultry and moist, occasional scattered showers. ; I enjoyed getting away from my self, and the sight of strange country. From Olean I took the Smith port route, this a gas dealer had recommended Port Allegheny. ; The sight of great quantities of Turks caps lilies growing near the junction of the Railroad and my road, impelled me to stop.