I don't work from drawings or colour sketches... I want to express my feelings rather than illustrate them... I can control the flow of paint, there is no accident, just as there is no beginning or no end.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pollock emphasizes emotional expression over illustration and claims control over his abstract method.
- In plain terms
- He paints feelings directly, not planned sketches.
- What can you take from it?
- Art expresses emotion, not just images.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is art about control or letting go?
Another view
Claiming no accidents ignores the role of chance.
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