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I have tons of art books. I have them all over the place…

“I have tons of art books. I have them all over the place. They are in my car, in my bag, and in my studio. There are books around me all the time.” quote by Barry McGee
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“I have tons of art books. I have them all over the place. They are in my car, in my bag, and in my studio. There are books around me all the time.”

Barry McGee

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Surrounding oneself with creative material fuels artistic practice.

In simple terms: Art books inspire constant creativity.

Key Takeaway

Keep creative resources close.

Themes

creativity environment inspiration

Mood

inspired pragmatic

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • studio setup
  • travel
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

visual arts material culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your environment affect your work?
  • What balance works for you?
A Different Perspective

Too many resources can cause clutter.

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