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“Paint is something that I use with my hands and do all those tactile things. I really don't like oil because you can't get back into it, or you make a mess. It's not my favourite thing - pencil is more my medium than wet paint.”

Quote by Cy Twombly

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Cy Twombly was an American painter known for his unique style and abstract expressionist works. His paintings often feature spontaneous scribbles, graffiti, and text, blended with natural elements. Born on April 25, 1928, he passed away on July 5, 2011. more

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