Art Quote by Elisabeth Shue

“I became disconnected from the childlike play that art could be. I spent so much time fearing I wasn't good enough that I lost the sense that my artistic expression was worthy.” quote by Elisabeth Shue — Download Open image

“I became disconnected from the childlike play that art could be. I spent so much time fearing I wasn't good enough that I lost the sense that my artistic expression was worthy.”

Elisabeth Shue

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