Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Just finished book #3. (Lots of highlights and underlines in this one…)
“Making art is difficult.” -page 1
“In large measure becoming an artist consists of learning to accept yourself, which makes your work personal, and in following your own voice, which makes your work distinctive.” -page 3
“…because it suggests that our flaws and weaknesses, which often obstacles to our getting work done, are a source of strength as well.” -page 4
“They’re in a good position to comment on how they’re moved (or challenged or entertained) by the finished product, but have little knowledge or interest in your process. Audience comes later. The only pure communication is between you and your work.” -page 47
“When you are lazy, your art is lazy; when you hold back, it holds back; when you hesitate, it stands there staring, hands in its pockets. But when you commit, it comes on like blazes.” -page 49
“The truly special moments in art making lie in those moments when concept is converted to reality.” -page 51
“Notice the objects you notice.” -page 101
“The need is to search among your own repeated reactions to the world, expose those that are not true or useful, and change them.” -page 101
“Habits are style.” -page 103
“You have to find your work all over again all the time.” -page 118
“It becomes a choice between certainty and uncertainty. And curiously, uncertainty is the comforting choice.” -page 118
