I never said the camera was truth. It is, however, a more accurate and more objective way of seeing.
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All the best ideas come out of the process; they come out of the work itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The best ideas are formed through hard work and the creative process.
This quote by Chuck Close emphasizes the importance of engaging in the artistic or creative process to generate valuable ideas. It suggests that rather than waiting for inspiration to strike, it is through dedication and consistent effort in our work that we discover innovative thoughts and solutions.
Themes
IdeasWorkProcessCreativitySuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing creativity, one might say: 'Remember, all the best ideas come out of the process; they come out of the work itself.'
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Part of the joy of looking at art is getting in sync in some ways with the decision-making process that the artist used and the record that's embedded in the work.
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Losing my father at a tender age was extremely important in being able to accept what happened to me later when I became a quadriplegic.
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