Would not it be best to leave room to mystery?
A certain blue enters your soul. A certain red has an effect on your blood-pressure.
If drawing belongs to the world of spirit and color to that of the senses, you must draw first to cultivate the spirit.
I've been forty years discovering that the queen of all colors is black.
Jazz is rhythm and meaning.
For my part I have never avoided the influence of others. I would have considered it cowardice and a lack of sincerity toward myself.