“Something must die in order for something else to be born,” says the first rule of story writing. “The human heart is so delicate and sensitive,” wrote Maya Angelou, “that it always needs some tangible encouragement to prevent it from faltering in its labour.”

4.5.2009, 2009.  Oil on photograph, 3 15/16 x 5 7/8 inches, by Gerhard Richter

The connection of this quote to art can be found here. As ever, thanks to The Painter’s Keys for permission to share.