Quote by Philip Guston

I am a night painter, so when I come into the studio the next morning the delirium is over.

I am a night painter, so when I come into the studio the nex

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, who is a painter, prefers working during the night. They imply that the creative frenzy and passion that accompanies their artistic process subsides by the following morning when they enter their studio. The use of the word "delirium" conveys the intense and intoxicating state of mind they experience while creating. This short explanation highlights the contrast between the artist's late-night artistic fervor and the more tranquil, collected mindset they find upon returning to their work in daylight.

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Deception/lying

By Philip Guston

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