Closed eyes Quote by Willem de Kooning

“The drawings that interest me most are made with closed eyes. With eyes closed, I feel my hand slide down on the paper. I have an image in mind, but the results always surprise me.” quote by Willem de Kooning — Download Open image

“The drawings that interest me most are made with closed eyes. With eyes closed, I feel my hand slide down on the paper. I have an image in mind, but the results always surprise me.”

Willem de Kooning

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