Faces Quote by Noma Bar
“I live opposite an amazing wood in London, and you can usually find me sitting there for hours and sketching. Sometimes the icon or symbol leads me to the face, but usually it's the other way around.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Talk with Noma Bar, 2015
The artist’s process often starts with a symbol that leads to a deeper representation of a face, but sometimes the face inspires the symbol.
In simple terms: Symbols and faces influence each other in creation.
Key Takeaway
Let intuition guide your creative flow.
Themes
creativity
process
symbolism
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- drawing sessions
- design brainstorming
- visual storytelling
Key Concepts
visual language
interpretation
inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- What inspires your symbols?
- When does the subject dictate the symbol?
A Different Perspective
The relationship between symbol and subject can reverse.
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