--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Then very slowly I go to slightly lighter…" description: "\"Then very slowly I go to slightly lighter colors until little by little, the forms begin to take shape and I start to see what is happening. Since I ne..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/580/eyvind-earle-172823_certain_then-very-slowly-i-go-to-slightly-lighte_1409360.jpg" --- # Then very slowly I go to slightly lighter colors until… ![“Then very slowly I go to slightly lighter colors until little by little, the forms begin to take shape and I start to see what is happening. Since I never plan in advance, I simply let myself be led by instinct, taste and intuition. And it is in this manner that I find myself creating visions that…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/580/eyvind-earle-172823_certain_then-very-slowly-i-go-to-slightly-lighte_1409360.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/580/eyvind-earle-172823_certain_then-very-slowly-i-go-to-slightly-lighte_1409360.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/580/eyvind-earle-172823_certain_then-very-slowly-i-go-to-slightly-lighte_1409360.jpg) > “Then very slowly I go to slightly lighter colors until little by little, the forms begin to take shape and I start to see what is happening. Since I never plan in advance, I simply let myself be led by instinct, taste and intuition. And it is in this manner that I find myself creating visions that I have never before imagined. And little by little certain color effects develop that excite me and I find the painting itself leading me on and I become only an instrument of a greater, wiser force...or being...or intelligence than I myself am.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The artist describes a process of gradual discovery, guided by intuition rather than planning, allowing a higher creative force to shape the work. **In simple terms:** Creation unfolds step by step, driven by instinct and a larger intelligence. Key Takeaway Trust intuition and let the work guide you. Themes creativity intuition process artistic flow Mood reflective inspired Type artistic processual When to use this quote - painting sessions - creative brainstorming - art workshops - personal reflection Key Concepts emergent composition collective intelligence mindful creation Questions to Reflect On - How to balance instinct with technical skill? 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