Skip to content

Done Quote by Pablo Picasso

“I would like to manage to prevent people from ever seeing how a picture of mine has been done. What can it possibly matter? What I want is that the only thing emanating from my pictures should be emotion.” quote by Pablo Picasso
Download Open image
“I would like to manage to prevent people from ever seeing how a picture of mine has been done. What can it possibly matter? What I want is that the only thing emanating from my pictures should be emotion.”

Pablo Picasso

About This Quote

Source Interview: “The Art of Seeing”, 1935

The artist should aim for pure emotional response, not technical explanation; the process of creation is secondary to feeling.

In simple terms: Art should evoke emotion, not explain itself.

Key Takeaway

Focus on feeling, not technique.

Themes

art emotion authenticity

Mood

introspective passionate

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • gallery exhibitions
  • personal portfolios
  • art therapy
  • social media sharing

Key Concepts

visual expression creative intent

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotion do you want your work to stir?
  • Is it possible to separate form from feeling?
A Different Perspective

Viewers may still analyze technique despite intent.

3.7 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Pablo Picasso

Explore all 477 Pablo Picasso quotes

More Done quotes

Browse all 25,653 Done quotes