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Artist Quotes by LeRoy Neiman

20 Artist quotes by LeRoy Neiman

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LeRoy Neiman’s reflections on being an artist pulse with the same kinetic energy that defined his paintings. From studio hustle to public spectacle, his words sketch a lively portrait of creative drive, offering readers a quick yet colorful glimpse into his artistic mindset.

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As I turn 91... I have to admit my hours at the easel have diminished.

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The businessman says 'If I don't do it first, somebody else will.' The artist says 'If I don't do it first, nobody…

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As I turn 91 this June 8th, I have to admit my hours at the easel have diminished.

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I have always said to young artists that scholastic training and the studying of art history are crucial to fully developing as…

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Every time I started painting it was like a new experience, but they all came out the same.

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It has been difficult to hold onto many paintings but I have retained a few...

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The people who love my paintings, that respond to them the most, they're spectators, they're not viewers.

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It's been fun. I've had a lucky life. Art has made me pull the best out of myself.

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When I paint, I seriously consider the public presence of a person - the surface facade. I am less concerned with how…

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I guess I created LeRoy Neiman. Nobody else told me how to do it. Well, I'm a believer in the theory that…

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I draw all the time. Drawing is my backbone. I don't think a painter has to be able to draw, I just…

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No, I never had any dreams. The process of art is a dream in itself. The artist just doesn't... you work out…

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It's not the act of arrogance to draw, it's humbling - you must use your God-given talent. And of all the people…

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The big shock of my life was Abstract Expressionism - Pollock, de Kooning, those guys. It changed my work. I was an…

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Some people try to paint in my style. Some simply sell pirated copies of my work. Some claim to be my publisher…

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My lovely wife Janet has been in a few paintings. She is basically a reserved woman who has never sought the limelight.…

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It has been difficult to hold onto many paintings but I have retained a few. Possibly the current favorite is titled 'Big…

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There's no greatest moment in the arts. It's a life; it's a continuity thing. You can't have a great moment because it's…

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I played an artist in a comedy called 'Rooster.' It was a zany film by Glen Larson, a friend who produced several…

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I don't know if I'm an impressionist or an expressionist. You can call me an American first... I've been labeled doing neimanism,…

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There's no greatest moment in the arts. It's a life; it's a continuity thing. You can't have a great moment because it's spiritual. It's…

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I've got the public. I don't care about the critics. I did at one time. I don't any more. I did when I needed…

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I've zeroed in on what you would call action and excellence... Everybody who does anything to try to succeed has to give the best…

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'Playboy' made the good life a reality for me and made it the subject matter of my paintings - not affluence and luxury as…

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I draw all the time. Drawing is my backbone. I don't think a painter has to be able to draw, I just think that…

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Eating is one of the great beauties in life. One of my favorite recreations... eating with friends, the service, the ambience.

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I hold doors open for all the women. Men can open the doors for themselves.

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It's a nice feeling to go out in the world and look for excellence - the best in man. My subject is very valid.…

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The people who love my paintings, that respond to them the most, they're spectators, they're not viewers.

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When I paint, I seriously consider the public presence of a person - the surface facade. I am less concerned with how people look…

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I love the passion you go through while you're creating.

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I always stayed in tune with my own ambitions and attitudes and I'm still my intractable old self, for better or worse.

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I've met and sketched most of the great athletes from the past five decades and their movement, grace and energy have kept me captivated…

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Some people try to paint in my style. Some simply sell pirated copies of my work. Some claim to be my publisher or agent…

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It has been difficult to hold onto many paintings but I have retained a few...

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