The one thing I'm jealous of a signature-artist situation is that if you just do one thing and slight variations on it, you wouldn't have to kill yourself to get a show done. I'm sick of killing myself. — Jim Shaw Copy Share Image
I've had far more success than I ever expected. But I do think that a lot of successful artists have an aim to be successful, even if they don't outwardly sound like it. I never really expected success. — Jim Shaw Copy Share Image
When you're younger, you go out and you're convivial because you have to be. But once you don't have to meet people anymore, what's… — Jim Shaw Copy Share Image
There's a lot of different kinds of success. I'm so dedicated to the making of the art that the rest of my life atrophies,… — Jim Shaw Copy Share Image
Warhol was a prime example of a schizoid person. Maybe he had Asperger's, or maybe he was just an amorous human being on earth. — Jim Shaw Copy Share Image
There's so much art and it's gotten so flashy. In the global marketplace, having art that's shiny and has neon lights is almost what… — Jim Shaw Copy Share Image
There's so many bigger things in the world. The art world is such a tiny little thing compared to wars and migration crises. It's… — Jim Shaw Copy Share Image
I realized that I wasn't naturally born to good taste. I understand what it is, but I am happy to wear bright colors. I… — Jim Shaw Copy Share Image
I feel like I have to avoid certain thrift store-isms, having been known for the thrift store paintings. It's like I have to not… — Jim Shaw Copy Share Image
The one thing I'm jealous of a signature-artist situation is that if you just do one thing and slight variations on it, you wouldn't… — Jim Shaw Copy Share Image
I'm getting more and more isolated as I get on in years. I think people's insanity starts to slowly take over. — Jim Shaw Copy Share Image
I can never remember names. I'm so self-centered and have a terrible memory. — Jim Shaw Copy Share Image
They say the one thing that people who live the longest have in common is that they have a religious belief. — Jim Shaw Copy Share Image
