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.”
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.
Focus on feeling, not technique.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- personal portfolios
- art therapy
- social media sharing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotion do you want your work to stir?
- Is it possible to separate form from feeling?
Viewers may still analyze technique despite intent.