Any time I make a record it's followed by a painting period. It's good crop rotation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Switching between music and painting keeps creativity fresh like rotating crops.
- In plain terms
- I change between music and art to keep both skills strong.
- What can you take from it?
- Vary your creative outlets to avoid burnout.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you keep your work fresh?
- What happens when you stick to one task too long?
Another view
Not all artists have the capacity to work in multiple mediums.
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