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You can only paint through your experience and sub-consciousness
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"You can only paint through your experience and sub-consciousness"

- Barbara Smith

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In this quote, Barbara Smith is highlighting the importance of individual experience and subconscious ideas in the process of creating art. She suggests that one's distinct life experiences and inner ideas are the only true sources of motivation for painting. This suggests that no matter how much technical skill or understanding one might have, their art will eventually be a reflection of their own specific perspective and understanding of the world. Smith's words likewise highlight the power of the subconscious mind in the creative procedure. It is through tapping into this deeper level of awareness that artists are able to reveal their inner thoughts and feelings through their work. Overall, this quote acts as a suggestion to artists to embrace their own experiences and trust in their subconscious to assist their artistic expression.

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Barbara Smith This quote is written / told by Barbara Smith somewhere between November 16, 1946 and today. She was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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