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True artists are almost the only men who do their work for pleasure.
True artists are almost the only men who do their work for pleasure.
I believe in Michelangelo, Velasquez, and Rembrandt; in the might
of design, the mystery of color, the redemption of read more
I believe in Michelangelo, Velasquez, and Rembrandt; in the might
of design, the mystery of color, the redemption of all things by
Beauty everlasting, and the message of Art that has made these
hands blessed. Amen. Amen.
The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing
without work.
The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing
without work.
Genius can probably run on ahead and seek out new ways; but the good artists who follow after genius - read more
Genius can probably run on ahead and seek out new ways; but the good artists who follow after genius - and I count myself among these - have to restore the lost connection once more.
I've been relying very heavily on my instincts as of late, and my songwriting has come to depend on my read more
I've been relying very heavily on my instincts as of late, and my songwriting has come to depend on my ability to surrender to the inspiration whenever it strikes. When I clear my mind and let the music take over, my hands seem to move on their own, and my voice utters words I haven't premeditated. This is pure instinct. It's like riding a wave. You just take a deep breath, hop on, and hang on as long as you can. That's basically how I songwrite when I'm composing impromptu pieces. It's a lot like channeling. Or free associating. And it's super fun, because anything can happen! It's pure creativity.
An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way.
An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way.
None of the world's problems will have a solution until the world's individuals become thoroughly self-educated.
None of the world's problems will have a solution until the world's individuals become thoroughly self-educated.
Success is the progressive realization of worthwhile, predetermined, personal goals.
Success is the progressive realization of worthwhile, predetermined, personal goals.
If you are not making the progress that you would like to make and are capable of making, it is read more
If you are not making the progress that you would like to make and are capable of making, it is simply because your goals are not clearly defined.