Maxim GorkyAn artist is a man who digests his own subjective impressions and knows how to find a general objective meaning in them, and how to express them in a convincing form.
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The quote above describes the process of artistic creation. It highlights just how subjective our impressions are when we look at something in the world. We are each left with a unique view of the world around us, however, using the power of interpretation, we can create something that speaks to everyone.
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