Famous quote by Graham Coxon

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There were some extremely good teachers there that were great artists really in their own right. It was actually very ha
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"There were some extremely good teachers there that were great artists really in their own right. It was actually very hard to concentrate on getting down to going any work being an art student especially when it's a flighty thing at best"

- Graham Coxon

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This quote by Graham Coxon speaks to the problem of being an art trainee. He acknowledges the existence of fantastic instructors who were also excellent artists in their own right. This can be a distraction for art trainees, as they are often drawn to the artistry of their instructors and find it tough to concentrate on their own work. The quote likewise indicates that art is a "flighty thing at finest," suggesting that it is hard to remain focused on art which it can be a short lived pursuit. This quote speaks to the challenge of being an art student, as it is simple to be sidetracked by the artistry of others and to lose concentrate on one's own work. It likewise talks to the difficulty of remaining focused on art, as it can be a fleeting pursuit.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Graham Coxon somewhere between March 12, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Germany. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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