Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, September 2, 1915

Once again I have conceived a wonderful thing, which caused me to thrill almost as greatly as the memorable evening of June 14 – On my way to work I suddenly conceived the idea of composing rhythms & colors, not pictorially but abstractly, so as to suggest ideas. Having a psychological basis, it would appeal even to the untutored mind, & at the same time give the highest aesthetic enjoyment to the most cultural mind. With the proper instrument, these designs can be thrown upon a screen to a large audience who would watch and receive the same sensations as on listening to notes.

The future to me is one full of a colossal amount of hard work & happiness. All I need is leisure.

Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, September 2, 1915