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By Marion Boddy-Evans, About.com Guide to Painting

Focus on the Process

Monday June 29, 2009
Monday motivator for painting
Artwork "that is impermanent reminds us that nothing in life is permanent, that every state is temporary and transitory. Contemplating this concept teaches us to embrace change in our life, instead of working against it. ...

"Creating work that is impermanent helps us release our own attachment to the final product and lets us focus more on the process."


-- Keri Smith in her Guerilla Art Kit p17.
See Also: Dancing a Painting

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June 29, 2009 at 9:46 pm
(1) Kaia says:

Wonderful! Artwork is impermanent reminds us that nothing in life is permanent, that every state is temporary and transitory.

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