The challenge is to keep up with all the new poets at the same time I love the old ones.
Mary OliverRead
The artist need not know very much, best of all let him work instinctively and paint as naturally as he breathes or walks.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Artists should create instinctively and authentically, without overthinking their process.
Emil Nolde emphasizes the importance of intuition and natural expression in the artistic process. Rather than being bogged down by technical knowledge or conscious thought, artists should allow their creativity to flow as naturally as their everyday actions, suggesting that true art comes from a deep, instinctive place within.
Themes
ArtCreativityInstinctExpressionNatural
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech at an art exhibition to inspire upcoming artists.
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