The ceaseless pursuit of perfection- J.M.W. Turner @FrannyMoyle

I have just finished reading the fascinating biography of J.M.W.Turner, by Franny Moyle, ‘The Extraordinary Life and Momentous Times of J.M.W.Turner’. It is an absorbing account of the life of an artist who continually strove to push the limits of his artist endeavours, in the face of public disdain and even hostility. Through self belief, self promotion and drive, he also became a wealthy man. In one way he was the Andy Warhol of his time.