Something in me knows where I'm going, and - well, painting is a state of being.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pollock describes painting as an intuitive state of existence rather than a planned task.
- In plain terms
- He feels guided internally while painting.
- What can you take from it?
- Creativity is a natural flow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know where you are going?
Another view
It romanticizes the struggle of creation.
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