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What does it mean?
Pollock states painting is his total commitment.
In plain terms
He devotes his entire life to painting.
What can you take from it?
Passion can consume one's life.

Where it applies

  • career choice
  • artistic pursuit

Putting it to work

  • commit fully to craft

Questions to consider

  • Is total dedication necessary?

Another view

It may neglect other life aspects.

More from Jackson Pollock

  1. My concern is with the rhythms of nature... I work inside out, like nature.

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  2. Something in me knows where I'm going, and - well, painting is a state of being.

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  3. Is this a painting?

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