The Natural State of the World. The external world in it’s entirety. The physical world and everything in it (such as plants, animals, mountains, oceans, stars, etc.) that is not made by man. A creative and controlling force in the universe. The inherent character or basic constitution of a person or thing: the essence - the nature of the controversy. The essence of the Uni-verse - the Multi-verse.

For an impressionist to paint from nature, is not to paint the subject, but to realize sensations.” - Paul Cezanne