I never had any intention nor interest in being an artist…
“I never had any intention nor interest in being an artist, but when I made work I realized that this was my language. What I had to say needed to be said in this way. I always loved taking photographs - but never considered myself a photographer. I have tremendous respect for photographers. I do use a camera and a photo as a basis for a lot of my work, but I use it as a means to attain an image to work from. The actual photography in my work is a monochromatic photograph. I'll photograph something and extract a color that will then be the background for a painting.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He discovered that visual art became his expressive language, using photography as a tool for painting.
In simple terms: Art is his language via photography.
Key Takeaway
Use photography to inspire painting.
Themes
creativity
identity
process
Mood
inspirational
introspective
Type
artist statement
creative
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- artistic workshops
- personal projects
Key Concepts
visual language
medium transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to find your artistic language?
- How can mixed media deepen expression?
A Different Perspective
Risk of over‑reliance on one medium.