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Thought For the Day: Most Creativity Is A Transition From One Context Into Another Where Things Are More Surprising

“Most creativity is a transition from one context into another where things are more surprising. There’s an element of surprise, and especially in science, there is often laughter that goes along with the ‘Aha’. Art also has this element. Our … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Art Is the Elimination of the Unnecessary

“Art is the elimination of the unnecessary.” -Pablo Picasso, painter, and sculptor (1881-1973)

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Thought For the Day: All Art Is Autobiographical; the Pearl Is the Oyster’s Autobiography

“All art is autobiographical; the pearl is the oyster’s autobiography.” -Federico Fellini, film director and writer (20 Jan 1920-1993)

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Thought For the Day: Poetry Is the Art of Creating Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads

“Poetry is the art of creating imaginary gardens with real toads.” -Marianne Moore, poet (15 Nov 1887-1972)

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Thought For the Day: Everyone Discusses My Art and Pretends To Understand, As If It Were Necessary To Understand, When It Is Simply Necessary To Love

“Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love.” -Claude Monet, painter (1840-1926)

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Thought For the Day: Art Is the Elimination of the Unnecessary

“Art is the elimination of the unnecessary.” – Pablo Picasso, painter and sculptor (25 Oct 1881-1973)

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Love Was There

Love Was Thereby Michael DoyleAlong the country roads of my youthI learned a few jokes and a lot of truthSinging along with the radio showA lot joy there and it continues to flowSo many smiles built on memoryTimes spent with … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: All Art Comes Out of Conflict

“I think all art comes out of conflict. When I write I am always looking for the dramatic kernel of an event, the junctures of people’s lives when they go in one direction, not another.” – Joyce Carol Oates

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