Art Quote by Brett Gelman

“Use your imaginations, and use your empathy. If you don't do that, you're limiting yourself as an artist, and you're hurting the world.” quote by Brett Gelman — Download Open image

“Use your imaginations, and use your empathy. If you don't do that, you're limiting yourself as an artist, and you're hurting the world.”

Brett Gelman

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