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“I find that as I get into a painting I have high hopes, then little by little I begin to see that it is not going to be the masterpiece I thought it would be, and I start putting my hopes into the next work.” quote by Robert Genn
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“I find that as I get into a painting I have high hopes, then little by little I begin to see that it is not going to be the masterpiece I thought it would be, and I start putting my hopes into the next work.”

Robert Genn

About This Quote

Source Article: Painting Techniques, 2008

Artists adjust expectations, moving hope from one work to the next as each piece evolves.

In simple terms: Shift hope to new creations.

Key Takeaway

Redirect aspirations to future art.

Themes

creativity expectation growth

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • art studios
  • creative workshops
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

process resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle unmet artistic goals?
  • What next project excites you?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism can stall progress.

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