Angry Quote by Deborah Davis
![“When he was very excited, [John Singer] Sargent would rush at his canvas with his brush poised for attack, yelling, 'Demons, demons, demons!' When he was particularly angry or frustrated, he expressed these feelings with 'Damn,' the only curse he allowed himself. He once had the expletive…” quote by Deborah Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/351/deborah-davis-66875_angry_when-he-was-very-excited-john-singer-sar_1957652.jpg)
““When he was very excited, [John Singer] Sargent would rush at his canvas with his brush poised for attack, yelling, 'Demons, demons, demons!' When he was particularly angry or frustrated, he expressed these feelings with 'Damn,' the only curse he allowed himself. He once had the expletive inscribed on a rubber stamp so he could have the satisfaction of pounding it on a piece of paper.””
About This Quote
Source Biography: The Life of John Singer Sargent by James K. Kettlewell, 2005
Sargent used vivid, aggressive language to channel intense emotions into his painting process, limiting profanity to a single word he could control.
In simple terms: He expressed excitement with dramatic exclamations and kept anger to a single curse.
Key Takeaway
Channel strong feelings into focused creative work.
Themes
art
emotion
expression
control
Mood
passionate
controlled
Type
artistical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- painting sessions
- art workshops
- creative writing
- stress relief
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
creative process
emotional regulation
artist's mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you channel intense emotions into your work?
- Can a single word truly contain frustration?
A Different Perspective
Limiting profanity may not fully address underlying emotional issues.
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