J.M.W. TurnerMy business is to paint what I see, not what I know is there.
About This Quote
When you paint what you see, you’re not trying to replicate something that already exists. Instead, you’re pushing the boundaries of how you see things. By doing that, you can add a new dimension of meaning or even a new element that would have been missing from the original artwork. In this way, you’re painting a new picture.
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