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“My best work is always done... when I'm experimenting. If I stop experimenting I feel it just becomes a drudgery.” quote by William Dobell
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“My best work is always done... when I'm experimenting. If I stop experimenting I feel it just becomes a drudgery.”

William Dobell

About This Quote

Source Interview: Australian Art Journal, 1978

Creative productivity thrives on continual experimentation; stagnation leads to drudgery.

In simple terms: Experimentation fuels creativity; stopping makes work tedious.

Key Takeaway

Keep experimenting to stay inspired.

Themes

creativity work stagnation

Mood

reflective determined

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • artist studio
  • research phase
  • product development
  • learning new techniques

Key Concepts

artistic process innovation motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you schedule safe experimentation?
  • What low‑risk experiments could you try?
A Different Perspective

Experimentation can be costly and time‑consuming, risking missed deadlines.

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