Life Of Its Own
When I am in my painting, I am not aware of what I’m doing. It is only after a short “get acquainted” period that I see what I have been about. I have no fears about making changes, destroying the image, etc., because the painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through. It is only when I lose contact with the painting that the result is a mess. Otherwise there is pure harmony, an easy give and take, and the painting comes out well.
– American painter Jackson Pollock, born today in 1912
What a perfect quote, I have felt this while painting, as well as while witnessing others in “creative flow.” I believe the same truth holds whether poetry, music, creative writing….the arts in general…thanks for posting this…I have already passed it along!