Quote by Stephen King

How to Draw a Picture (XII)Know when you're finished, and when you are, put your pencil or your paintbrush down. All the rest is only life.

How to Draw a Picture (XII)Know when you're finished, and wh

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This quote suggests that in the process of creating art, it is important to recognize when one is done working on a piece and to stop at that point. The quote implies that once the artist decides to set aside their tools, the artwork takes on a life of its own. The essence of the piece lies beyond the physical act of drawing or painting and is found in the emotions and experiences it evokes in its viewers.

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