Animal Quote by Kiki Smith
“I got into animals by drawing hair follicles. I liked drawing hair, and from that I got into feathers and fur, then into images of animals. The patterning is the same, but the proportions of the body change from one animal to the next. A lot of it is just geometry and consciousness.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Talk, 2010
The artist’s fascination with anatomy led from drawing hair to broader animal forms, highlighting pattern and geometry in nature.
In simple terms: She started with hair, then saw whole animals.
Key Takeaway
Explore underlying patterns in your work.
Themes
art
biology
creativity
pattern
Mood
inquisitive
inspirational
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- drawing practice
- animal illustration
- design thinking
Key Concepts
geometry
consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns do you see across different subjects?
- How does geometry influence your creative process?
A Different Perspective
Focus on details may limit broader perspective.
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