Quotation by

Edgar Degas

Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

When someone is unaware of the complexities involved in painting, they may find it simple because they don't recognize the challenges. However, once they gain knowledge and skill, they understand the many subtle details and difficulties that make painting truly hard.

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