Good improvisers seem telepathic; everything looks pre-arranged, This is because they accept all offers made—which is something no ‘normal’ person would do.
Keith JohnstoneRead
It is only by loving nature, and going to her for everything, that good work can be done; but then we must look to her for the materials for pictures, not for pictures themselves. It is nature filtered through the mind and fingers of the artist that produces art, and the quality of the pictures depends on the fineness of that filter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True art comes from a deep appreciation of nature and the artist's interpretation of it.
This quote emphasizes that to create meaningful art, artists must connect with nature, drawing inspiration from it rather than seeking ready-made images. The process of creating art involves filtering natural beauty through one's own perceptions and skills, which determines the quality of the final work.
Themes
ArtNatureCreativityInspirationArtist
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared at an art seminar to inspire young artists.
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