Quote by James Whistler

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.

Summary

This quote suggests that the value of an artist's work lies not in the physical effort put into creating it, but in the unique perspective and creativity they bring. It emphasizes the idea that artists are compensated not merely for their technical skills or time spent, but for their ability to see and interpret the world in a distinctive way. It highlights the importance of originality, imagination, and the ability to convey emotions and ideas through art, rather than just the manual labor involved in the art-making process.

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By James Whistler

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