Expression is the dress of thought, and still
Appears more decent as more suitable;
A vile conceit read more

Expression is the dress of thought, and still
Appears more decent as more suitable;
A vile conceit in pompous words express'd,
Is like a clown in regal purple dress'd.

I discovered that what's really important for a creator isn't what we vaguely define as inspiration or even what it read more

I discovered that what's really important for a creator isn't what we vaguely define as inspiration or even what it is we want to say, recall, regret, or rebel against. No, what's important is the way we say it. Art is all about craftsmanship. Others can interpret craftsmanship as style if they wish. Style is what unites memory or recollection, ideology, sentiment, nostalgia, presentiment, to the way we express all that. It's not what we say but how we say it that matters.

Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.

Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.

For style beyond the genius never dares.
[Fr., Che stilo oltra l'ingegno non si stende.]

For style beyond the genius never dares.
[Fr., Che stilo oltra l'ingegno non si stende.]

Only the consciousness of a purpose that is mightier than any man and worthy of all men can fortify and read more

Only the consciousness of a purpose that is mightier than any man and worthy of all men can fortify and inspirit and compose the souls of men.

Necessity is stronger far than art.

Necessity is stronger far than art.

Style is the mind skating circles around itself as it moves forward

Style is the mind skating circles around itself as it moves forward

Necessity is not an established fact, but an interpretation.

Necessity is not an established fact, but an interpretation.

Create your own visual style... let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.

Create your own visual style... let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.