what goes unseen. monotype, 12 x 14”
Sybil Archibald
Day 99 of year 3
So much of making art happens outside the conscious mind. An artist can sometimes get a hint, like seeing the outline of an object against a bright sun. But even after a piece is made they may not be able to see its true meaning and content. Things take time to surface in the conscious mind. This is one of the reasons it's best not to judge a work when it's first complete. Trust in its value and let it marinate. Someday it may provide surprising revelations.
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