What is art if not a concentrated and impassioned effort to make something with the little we have, the little we see?

Andre Dubus
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When we talk about art, we must remember that it is not simply a matter of making something. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to make something beautiful. If art was as easy as painting or drawing or sculpting, we would be able to do it with our eyes closed. If we want something to be beautiful, we have to be willing to put in the effort to create it. The beauty of art comes from the hard work that goes into making sure that what we have is so great, so special, so memorable.

Source: Meditations From A Movable Chair

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