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“My insights come in periods of working. There are wonderful moments of surprise, but I'm superstitious enough not to want to talk about them.” quote by Richard Diebenkorn
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“My insights come in periods of working. There are wonderful moments of surprise, but I'm superstitious enough not to want to talk about them.”

Richard Diebenkorn

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Source Interview: Art Magazine feature, 1995

He notes that creative insight arrives in bursts, with moments of surprise, yet he avoids discussing them due to superstition.

In simple terms: Creative ideas come in sudden bursts, but he is superstitious about sharing them.

Key Takeaway

Respect intuition while balancing openness about inspiration.

Themes

creativity intuition superstition artistic process surprise

Mood

reflective artistic

Type

introspective creative

When to use this quote

  • studio work
  • exhibition planning
  • collaborative projects
  • personal rituals

Key Concepts

creative flow psychic sensitivity artistic mythos

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does superstition play in creative work?
  • How can artists share insights without fear?
A Different Perspective

Superstition may limit sharing valuable insights.

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