When you start working, everybody is in your studio - the past, your friends, enemies, the art world, and above all, your own ideas - all are there. But as you continue painting, they start leaving, one by one, and you are left completely alone. Then, if you are lucky, even you leave.
I think there should be a comma at "...even you, leave.". idk i just feel like there should be a comma there but u can correct me if im wrong ¯\_(ツ)_/¯