Time is never a problem on the God level. Or space. Whatever needed to deceive you was provided. But no more than that. That is the conservative principle in art at the God level. While I can't do it, not being at that level, I have seen a lot of it done. A skillful Artist in shapes and appearances does no more than necessary to create His effect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- At a higher level of creation, only what is necessary is used to create an effect. Deception or appearance is limited to what is needed.
- In plain terms
- Artists at the highest level only do what is needed to make their point.
- What can you take from it?
- Do only what is necessary to achieve your effect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is truly necessary in your work?
- How do you define 'enough'?
Another view
Sometimes excess adds value that the strict minimum misses.
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