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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, … - Charles de Lint
" "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.
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About Charles de Lint
Charles de Lint (born 22 December 1951) is a Canadian fantasy author and Celtic folk musician.
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Samuel M. Key
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