The artist himself is often surprised at the finished work of art. He cannot tell “how it happened,” nor could he repeat the feat at someone’s bidding. – John F. Carlson
An opening and a receptiveness to design and pattern for its own sake seems to free the painting hand. – Robert Genn
Making art is the most relaxing, joyous, therapeutic stimulating way to spend your time, as you unleash the part of your brain that’s been itching to get at it. – Harley Brown
For any of my readers who are also artists, have you found these quotations to be true as you create art? In what ways?