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A blank canvas is much more inviting to me than a blank page.
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The speaker finds an empty canvas more welcoming as a place to begin than an empty page. The comparison suggests that starting with visual art feels more inviting to them than starting with writing. It expresses a personal preference, not a general judgment about either form.
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- Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London
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