Animals Quote by A.G. Howard
““I scroll past images every bit as violent and beautiful as Jeb's paintings: luminious, rainbow-skinned creatures with bulbous eyes and sparkly, silken wings who carry knives and swords; hideous, naked hobgoblins in chains who crawl on all fours and have corkscrew tails and cloven feet like pigs; silvery pixielike beings trapped in cages and crying oily black tears.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Dreaming Tree” by A.G. Howard, 2021
The passage juxtaposes vivid, fantastical imagery with darkness, highlighting the coexistence of beauty and horror in imagination.
In simple terms: Beautiful and terrifying creatures coexist in art.
Embrace both wonder and discomfort in creative work.
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When to use this quote
- graphic novel creation
- concept art
- creative writing workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the contrast reveal about your own fears?
- How can you balance beauty and darkness in your art?
Focusing on shock value may alienate audiences seeking comfort.