Art Quote by Hokusai
“What is drawing? It is working oneself through an invisible iron wall that seems to stand between what one feels and what one can do. - Vincent van Gogh, The Letters of Vincent van Gogh to His Brother”
About This Quote
Source Letter: To His Brother, 1888
Drawing is breaking an invisible wall between feeling and action.
In simple terms: Art bridges feeling and doing.
Create to express.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- visual arts
- education
- personal therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What wall blocks your creativity?
- How can you dismantle it?
May cause frustration when blocked.