When you stop doing something, it doesn't mean you are rejecting the previous work. That's the mistake; it's not rejecting it, it's saying, 'I have exploited it enough now and I wish to take a look at another corner.'
David HockneyRead
Drawing takes time. A line has time in it
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creating art is a process that requires patience and attention to detail.
David Hockney's quote emphasizes the importance of the time invested in the act of drawing. It suggests that art is not just about the final product, but about the experience of creationβthe lines we draw represent not only a physical mark on paper but also the time and thought that went into each stroke, highlighting the journey of artistic expression.
Themes
ArtDrawingTimePatienceCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about pursuing artistic endeavors, one might say, 'Remember, drawing takes time; a line has time in it.'
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