Source: Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh, October 1882 (The Letters of Vincent van Gogh, letter 274). Translation wording varies between editions.
More than ever in the social media age and with AI enabling images to be made in seconds, we have this narrative of great art or breakout projects happening in an instant, overnight through a burst of inspiration and one perfect idea. With this in mind, Vincent van Gogh's quote, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together”, is more important than ever before, as it’s a reminder that art is a labour of love, achieved through practice and time.
