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Inspiring quote on photography from Ralph Gibson
Ralph Gibson is a contemporary American photographer born in Los Angeles, California in 1939. He studied photography while in the U.S. Navy then at the San Francisco Art institute. He went on to assist Dorothea Lange and Robert Frank while … Continue reading
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Inspiring quote on photography by Elliot Erwitt
Here’s an inspiring quote on photography from Elliott Erwitt. In the 2011 International Center of Photography’s ICP Infinity Award for Lifetime Achievement announcement Erwitt is described as “distinguished as both a documentary and commercial photographer, Erwitt has made some of the … Continue reading
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Inspiring Quote On Photography From Robert Frank
Robert Frank is one of the most influential photographers in the history of photography. His book The Americans is a must-have for any photographer serious about their art. Complete with a forward by Jack Kerouac The Americans conveys Frank’s perspective on … Continue reading
Inspiring Quote on Creativity from Rollo May
This quote comes from Rollo May’s book on creativity The Courage To Create which is considered by many to be one of the best books on creativity. “A dynamic struggle goes on within a person between what he or she … Continue reading
Inspiring Quote from Brian Eno
“Stop thinking about art works as objects, and start thinking about them as triggers for experiences.” – Brian Eno For many more gems of inspiration check out these Brian Eno books and his latest CD Lux: … Continue reading
Inspiring quote from Aaron Siskind
“We look at the world and see what we have learned to believe is there. We have been conditioned to expect…. but, as photographers, we must learn to relax our beliefs.” – Aaron Siskind
Become More Creative By Cultivating Beginner’s Mind
Suzuki Roshi’s book Zen Mind, Beginner’s mind is one of the best introductions to Zen philosophy and a great way to inspire your creativity. In it he writes “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s … Continue reading
Inspiring Quote On Art From James Turrell
Here’s an inspiring quote from Light & Space artist James Turrell to stimulate your creative thinking. “Science strives for answers, but art is happy with a good question.” – James Turrell To see some of Turrell’s work and read an … Continue reading
Mark Rothko – Expressing Human Emotions Through Abstraction
“I’m not an abstractionist. I’m not interested in the relationship of color or form or anything else. I’m interested only in expressing basic human emotions: tragedy, ecstasy, doom, and so on.” – Mark Rothko … Continue reading
What is Art?
“Meaningful art, in any medium, is mind changing, challenging the prejudices of conventional thought. In this role, art lives between the known and the unknown, communicating what it discovers in this ambiguous territory.” – Duane Preble This is an interesting … Continue reading