Best work Quote by William Dobell
“My best work is always done... when I'm experimenting. If I stop experimenting I feel it just becomes a drudgery.”
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.
Keep experimenting to stay inspired.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- artist studio
- research phase
- product development
- learning new techniques
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you schedule safe experimentation?
- What low‑risk experiments could you try?
Experimentation can be costly and time‑consuming, risking missed deadlines.