14,373 Quotes About Art

I offer myself in paint instead. It's self flattering, but that's our prerogative as artists—to record ourselves the way we wish.

All real works of art look as though they were done in joy.

‏أشعُر بأنّني أفكّر؛لكن بلا مَنطِق ..أُحسّ بأنني فراغ بين إصبعينأو لوحة إرشاديّة مُمدّدة على الأرض .. موجود؛لكن بلا جَدوى؛ بلا قيمَةلكنّني موجود!

I plan to publish books in other genres and continue to not put myself in a box when it comes to my art.

The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure much.

I’ve decided the act that cannot wait / is the important will to create / But, ah, if my belly is ignored / the pantry door I shall implore / But I’ve been known to reach the bed / ideas still famished in my head.

We’re all pros already. 1) We show up every day 2) We show up no matter what 3) We stay on the job all day 4) We are committed over the long haul 5) The stakes for us are high and real 6) We accept remuneration for our labor 7) We do not overidentify with our jobs 8 ) We master the technique of our jobs 9) We have a sense of humor about our jobs 10) We receive praise or blame in the real world

I wish to confound all these people, to create a work of art of a supernatural realism and of a spiritualist naturalism. I wish to prove... that nothing is explained in the mysteries which surround us.

Art starts from understanding & ends with sterling emotions.