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Art Quote by Eric Carle

“Ever since I was very young, as far back as I can remember, I have loved making pictures. I knew even as a child that, when I grew up, I would be an artist of some kind. The lovely feeling of my pencil touching paper, a crayon making a star shape in my sketchbook, or my brush dipping into bright…” quote by Eric Carle
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“Ever since I was very young, as far back as I can remember, I have loved making pictures. I knew even as a child that, when I grew up, I would be an artist of some kind. The lovely feeling of my pencil touching paper, a crayon making a star shape in my sketchbook, or my brush dipping into bright and colorful paints — these things affect me as joyfully today as they did all those years ago.”

Eric Carle

About This Quote

Source Autobiography: The Art of Eric Carle, 2005

Early love for drawing fuels lifelong artistic passion and joy in creation.

In simple terms: I loved making pictures since childhood.

Key Takeaway

Nurture creative habits throughout life.

Themes

creativity joy artistic identity childhood inspiration

Mood

joyful nostalgic

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • drawing sessions
  • art classes
  • journaling
  • teaching art

Key Concepts

visual expression imagination personal fulfillment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new medium could you explore?
  • How does creating art affect your mood today?
A Different Perspective

Focusing solely on art can limit other life areas.

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