The final statement should be that in the realm of art the most important characteristic is courage. Courage to pursue what some voice inside of you, against the tidal wave of everything that's happening in the society, says go this way. Courage to pursue what you know you really have to pursue. That's what counts.
- Richard Foreman, filmmaker
Courage counts. Courage gives life to art; courage inspires those who open themselves up to it.
Some paintings, some works of art, give other artists courage.
Journal question: If your work lacks courage, could it be because you don’t believe in it deeply enough, don’t feel it is worth taking risks for?
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