Here is how I think art works: If you’re depressed, draw a picture of Batman depressed. You’re still depressed, but now you have a picture of Batman.
UPDATE (9/26/2019):
When I was visiting my mom’s house, we found this drawing of Batman from when I was six-years-old.
“I take the opportunity each day offers.”
—Andy Goldsworthy
I usually feel a tremendous letdown the morning after Christmas — major “What next?” pangs — but this morning the sun came out so we walked our cranky selves down to the beach and made a bunch of driftwood sculptures. (This afternoon we might watch Rivers and Tides.)
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