'One has a nose. The nose scents and it chooses. An artist is simply a kind of pig snouting truffles.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Artists use their instincts to find valuable ideas, much like a pig finds truffles.
- In plain terms
- Artists rely on instinct to choose what is valuable.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your instincts when creating art.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know what is good?
- Can instinct be trusted?
Another view
Instincts can sometimes lead artists astray without technical skill.
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