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“My drawing came out of editorial-style cartoons. Music was one thing and art was another, and there weren't really any standards for my art. My work was just drawings. They weren't done with any aspirations of becoming a part of punk scene. They weren't about punk. They were just collections of…” quote by Raymond Pettibon
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“My drawing came out of editorial-style cartoons. Music was one thing and art was another, and there weren't really any standards for my art. My work was just drawings. They weren't done with any aspirations of becoming a part of punk scene. They weren't about punk. They were just collections of drawings, some of which I xeroxed and sold.”

Raymond Pettibon

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

His early drawings were informal, not aimed at any scene, and he sold them as simple collections.

In simple terms: Early work was casual and unaligned with punk.

Key Takeaway

Embrace creation without external expectations.

Themes

art creativity independence

Mood

reflective independent

Type

personal artistic

When to use this quote

  • selling prints
  • personal expression
  • nonconformist art

Key Concepts

DIY culture subcultural identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does ignoring trends affect artistic authenticity?
  • What value lies in low‑key distribution?
A Different Perspective

May limit visibility in mainstream markets.

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