I only want to paint good,necessary,living pictures,which are experienced properly by at least a few viewers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The artist aims to create work that is good, necessary, and alive, and that is properly felt by at least a few people.
- In plain terms
- Art should be meaningful and connect with a few viewers deeply.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on quality and deep connection over mass appeal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes art necessary?
- Who should experience your art?
Another view
Necessity is subjective and varies by context.
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