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Sometimes I see it and then paint it. Other times I paint it and then see it. Both are impure situations, and I prefer n
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"Sometimes I see it and then paint it. Other times I paint it and then see it. Both are impure situations, and I prefer neither"

- Jasper Johns

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In this quote, artist Jasper Johns is expressing his thoughts on the creative procedure. He discusses that in some cases he has a clear vision of what he wishes to paint and then develops it, while other times he starts painting without a clear idea and after that discovers the image as he goes along. He believes that both methods are "impure" since they are not completely genuine or genuine. He does not choose one over the other, as both include some level of adjustment or outdoors impact. Johns values the pureness of creativity and perhaps feels that these approaches do not totally capture it.

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Jasper Johns This quote is written / told by Jasper Johns somewhere between May 15, 1930 and today. He was a famous Artist from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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