Don't make these pictures any better. Just keep them the way they are.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The artist believes that over-polishing a work can destroy its original authenticity and raw appeal.
- In plain terms
- Do not refine a piece so much that it loses its natural charm.
- What can you take from it?
- Preserve the original essence of creative work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does refinement become overkill?
- How do you define originality?
Another view
Sometimes improvement is necessary to fix genuine flaws.
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