To embody the quote, start by choosing materials that register touch: heavy-bodied acrylics or oils, gessoed grounds, and palette knives. Work in layers, leaving some under-strokes exposed so the picture retains its history. Try intervals of brushwork and direct hand contact—gloves or barrier creams can help when materials require caution.
Then, as a final gesture, resist over-polishing. Photograph stages, annotate choices, and exhibit process notes alongside finished pieces. In doing so, you let the world not only see your colors but feel the momentum that brought them into being. [...]
