Done Quote by Damian Loeb
“Each painting, I feel like I kind of might have gotten something. If I feel like I totally got it, there's probably something wrong and it's not finished. And if I really feel like I understand it then I'm done with these paintings and I'll have to do something else.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art magazine, 2021
Describes artistic uncertainty and the need for continual growth beyond completed works.
In simple terms: Never feel fully finished.
Embrace ongoing learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- studio practice
- exhibitions
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you know a work is complete?
- How does doubt fuel improvement?
Perfectionism can stall progress.