Arms Quote by Brice Marden

“When you're using a long brush, you have your arm at full length. Basically, it exaggerates the movement of your body. But I always start far away and end up really close.” quote by Brice Marden — Download Open image

“When you're using a long brush, you have your arm at full length. Basically, it exaggerates the movement of your body. But I always start far away and end up really close.”

Brice Marden

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