Ease is the enemy of the artist. When things get too easy, you're in t…

Chuck Close
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Ease is the enemy of the artist. When things get too easy, you're in trouble. ✨ Chuck Close: 'Important Works on Paper'. Interview with Stephanie Wright Hession, www.sfgate.com. September 4, 2013.
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Ease is the enemy of the artist. When things get too easy, you're in trouble. ✨ Chuck Close: 'Important Works on Paper'. Interview with Stephanie Wright Hession, www.sfgate.com. September 4, 2013.

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