Accepting Quote by Keith Johnstone
“An artist who is inspired is being obvious. He’s not making any decisions, he’s not weighing one idea against another. He’s accepting his first thoughts.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Improvisation for the Theater, 1979
An artist who follows instinct without deliberation produces work that lacks depth and intentionality.
In simple terms: Obvious art lacks thoughtful choices.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate intentional decision‑making.
Themes
creativity
intentionality
artistic process
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- painting
- performance
- design
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
improvisation
decision theory
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance intuition with critical evaluation?
- When does instinct become complacency?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on spontaneity can lead to shallow outcomes.
