“It seems to me that if you know precisely what you’ve done, or are going to do, then it’s a project. Projects are not art. Art proceeds without a map”
Absolutely, Sigrun! This quote is going in my pearls of wisdom book. I’ve been struggling with my writing of late and really appreciate this reminder of the heart of art.
is this why there has been a bit quiet on your blog recently?
it is pretty scaring, isn’t it; trying to go on, even if you don’t know where you’re going …
You called it right, Sigrun, but this post and the previous with the Emily Dickinson quote regarding life brushed all my caution aside. Frankly, I’m too old to be cautious. Thanks, again.
I love this quote! What a great find. I’ve just posted it to the Gwarlingo Facebook page. Thanks Sigrun!
Absolutely, Sigrun! This quote is going in my pearls of wisdom book. I’ve been struggling with my writing of late and really appreciate this reminder of the heart of art.
Karen
is this why there has been a bit quiet on your blog recently?
it is pretty scaring, isn’t it; trying to go on, even if you don’t know where you’re going …
You called it right, Sigrun, but this post and the previous with the Emily Dickinson quote regarding life brushed all my caution aside. Frankly, I’m too old to be cautious. Thanks, again.
Karen
True. Writing, composing, painting suddenly take a life of their own.
Exactly!