You could say that I have no inspiration, that I only need to paint. — Francis Bacon Copy Share Image
I decided on the spot that I would be an artist, and I assure you, it was no ordinary artist I had… — Henry Ossawa Tanner Copy Share Image
Art historical reference is like learning to drive a car - you always know how to drive even though you're not analysing… — Cornelia Parker Copy Share Image
I think I am an artist. I think I am Juan Gabriel, who has given so much with my songs. — Juan Gabriel Copy Share Image
The arts are the one thing that appeal right across all forms of politics, race, creed - everything. — Andrew Lloyd Webber Copy Share Image
I think a lot of Indians want Indian artists to be cultural cheerleaders rather than cultural investigators. — Sherman Alexie Copy Share Image
“If you are a real artist, you give your whole being to your art. Anything short of that, then you are not… — John Fowles Copy Share Image
The artist has only to remain true to his dream and it will possess his work in such a manner that it… — Albert Pinkham Ryder Copy Share Image
Why not do something strange and different for once? Artists can do whatever they want! — Marina Abramovic Copy Share Image
When people ask me now about why I make art, I think that's what I'm seeking - a moment of transcendence with… — Fernando Mastrangelo Copy Share Image
Consider paint a film of light reflecting/absorbing material, and a colored paint a material which gives a particular, characteristic transmission of light… — Jo Baer Copy Share Image
I think to say that meditation is helpful to artists is true and it's great, but it's also essentially helpful to any… — Amanda Palmer Copy Share Image
Objects of every sort are materials for the new art: paint, food, chairs, electric and neon lights, smoke, water, old socks, a… — Allan Kaprow Copy Share Image
I went to Juilliard in New York and used to do cabarets just for fun. Occasionally, I would get together with a… — Nicole Beharie Copy Share Image
One could go on for ever as to whether the paint should be thick or thin, whether to paint the woman or… — Lee Krasner Copy Share Image
“In this image (watching sensual murder through a peephole) Lorrain embodies the criminal delight of decadent art. The watcher who records the… — Jennifer Birkett Copy Share Image
I look on Sculpture as history. I do not think the Apollo and the Jove impossible in flesh and blood. Every trait… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
The picture that approaches sculpture nearest Is the best picture. — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Copy Share Image
“Art doesn’t fill a space—it transforms it into something sacred.” — Jennifer Pierre Copy Share Image
It does take a long time and a lot of paint to become our own artist. — Kate Jackson Copy Share Image
