Nita Engle Quotes

I equate inspiration with desire – the desire that moves us to be artists in the first place. To attempt to make a painting without this motivation is a waste of time.

Nita Engle

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• I equate inspiration with desire – the desire that moves us to be artists in the first place. To attempt to make a painting without this motivation is a waste of time.

  

  Nita Engle
  • Desire
  • Artist
  • motivation