Break Quote by Lee Krasner
“My own image of my work is that I no sooner settle into something than a break occurs. These breaks are always painful and depressing but despite them I see that there's a consistency that holds out, but is hard to define.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Talk with Lee Krasner, 1975
Creative work often faces sudden, painful interruptions that reveal an underlying, hard‑to‑name consistency.
In simple terms: Work is interrupted but still holds a hidden pattern.
Key Takeaway
Embrace interruptions as clues to deeper structure.
Themes
creativity
interruptions
consistency
artistic process
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- studio sessions
- project deadlines
- creative blocks
- mental health challenges
Key Concepts
psychology of flow
resilience
pattern recognition
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden patterns emerge during your breaks?
- How can you use pauses to improve your work?
A Different Perspective
Interruptions may also stall progress and cause discouragement.
