The trouble with magic is that it never really lets go. If you work one magic to undo another, you might end up with a bigger problem than you had in… - Charles de Lint

But this was what happened when you mined the past. You gave up control of the present.

People want to know those details. They think it gives them greater insight into a piece of art, but when they approach a painting in such a manner, they are belittling both the artist’s work and their own ability to experience it. Each painting I do says everything I want to say on its subject and in terms of that painting, and not all the trivia in the world concerning my private life will give the viewer more insight into it than what hangs there before their eyes. Frankly, as far as I’m concerned, even titling a work is an unnecessary concession.

The best artists know what to leave out. They know how much of the support should show through as the pigment is applied, what details aren't necessary.