Art Quote by Lynne Tillman
“It wasn't that I wanted to be an artist. But when I took my first drawing class with the painter Doug Ohlson, I could never finish a drawing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Magazine, Lynne Tillman, 2005
The desire to be an artist was secondary; the real obstacle was an inability to complete work after a pivotal class.
In simple terms: Struggle to finish art after inspiration.
Finish what you start.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing
- painting
- design
- craft projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to complete a piece?
- How does unfinished work affect you?
Perfectionism can halt progress.