According to Osho, a painting can be totally satisfying only moment-to-moment while creating it; once finished it can never satisfy completely. Life is pure longing—each brushstroke can be orgasmically fulfilling, but completion brings a beautiful sadness that seeds the next creation. The true artist dissolves in the act; the technician chases results. Total, final satisfaction would end the creative impulse—virtually a death.
Love the painting while you’re doing it; when it’s done, a little sadness is natural and helps you begin the next one.