Many have this mentality that art and science are like water and oil, that the two can co-exist, but will always be opposites of each other. To this end, the science often requires more work versus art itself, which is often abandoned in the process of creating, which I feel affects the overall work.

I’ve had this discussion about both writing and cooking. Many approach creative pursuits with the idea of just making something look beautiful without a foundation in the underlining principles...