Edgar Alwin Payne Quotes

Departure from the literal aspect, rather than mechanical exactness, is the code of the true artist. However, departures are the result of studied intent rather than inability.

Edgar Alwin Payne

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• Departure from the literal aspect, rather than mechanical exactness, is the code of the true artist. However, departures are the result of studied intent rather than inability.

  

  Edgar Alwin Payne
  • Artist
  • Result
  • Inability