18 July 2013 Journal Page


“What am I in the eyes of most people — a nonentity, an eccentric, or an unpleasant person — somebody who has no position in society and will never have; in short, the lowest of the low. All right, then — even if that were absolutely true, then I should one day like to show by my work what such an eccentric, such a nobody, has in his heart. That is my ambition, based less on resentment than on love in spite of everything, based more on a feeling of serenity than on passion. Though I am often in the depths of misery, there is still calmness, pure harmony and music inside me. I see paintings or drawings in the poorest cottages, in the dirtiest corners. And my mind is driven towards these things with an irresistible momentum.” ― Vincent van Gogh

Comments

Wow. Powerful stuff. I love this quote. Thanks, Kelly!
Debbie said…
What a wonderful quote, Kelly...art IS from your heart...whatever your heart sees as art IS art.

BTW...I got my copy of Art Journaling today & I love your article...great job!
xo
Debbie
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