“Art comes from deep in the mind of the artist.”
Van Gogh wrote letters to his brother Theo which illustrated his thought processes. Often he would describe his approach and visual and literary inspirations for his paintings.
Art comes from deep in the mind of the artist. Inspiration spurred in the mind reflect and combines the experiences, values, intellect, and drive of the artist. Creating great art takes study and practice. The greatest artists struggle, experiment and learn from each piece. It can be therapeutic, but conversely incredibly frustrating. When you view any piece of art try to appreciate the time, thought and energy expended on the creation.
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