Artist Quote by Ala Bashir
“Drawing is like the first kiss. It carries within it the deepest emotion and the challenge of the first step. It is the first cry after birth”
About This Quote
Art is likened to an intimate first experience, embodying deep feeling and the vulnerability of beginning something new.
In simple terms: Art feels like a first kiss, full of emotion and the challenge of starting.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the vulnerability of starting creative work.
Themes
creativity
vulnerability
firsts
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
metaphorical
motivational
When to use this quote
- starting a new artwork
- first public performance
- first love confession
- first day of school
Key Concepts
emotional expression
intimacy
birth metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the first step feel like for you?
- How can you honor both emotion and technique?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize struggle, ignoring practical skill development.
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![“Early on in my life I comprehended that death is the most tragic event in our life. Events of early Monday July 14, 1958 [Coup in Iraq] had convinced me that hate is the most destructive force in our life.” quote by Ala Bashir](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0c0/ala-bashir-38073_convinced_early-on-in-my-life-i-comprehended-that_1182374.jpg)
![“As a painter, I realized that what we see is just manifestation of unseen power. Since then [1958 Coup in Iraq], reality started to take another form in my mind. Hence, I was aware of deception of our senses.” quote by Ala Bashir](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5d1/ala-bashir-38073_coups_as-a-painter-i-realized-that-what-we-see_2136660.jpg)
