D.h. LawrenceI like to write when I feel spiteful. It is like having a good sneeze.", November 1913)
About This Quote
When artist Mark Rothko was asked why he painted such somber, disturbing works, he answered that he liked to paint when he felt spiteful. In other words, when he felt angry, frustrated, or even scared. This quote represents the idea that you can draw from the depths of your emotions to create a work of art. When you feel spiteful, you find a way to express what has been nagging at you and make it beautiful.
Source: Letters
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