The wonder of an artist's performance grows with the range of his penetration, with the instinctive sympathy that makes him, in his… — George Santayana Copy Share Image
I've always seen myself as a working musician but now there's no money in records for the artist at all, it's all… — Paul Young Copy Share Image
If you come across an American artist right now who has no political opinions or is afraid of talking politics, be very… — Amanda Palmer Copy Share Image
The artist's life is to be where life is, active life, found in neither ivory tower nor concrete shelter; he must be… — Sean O'Casey Copy Share Image
Something was still there, that something that distinguishes an artist from a performer: the revealing of self. Here I be. Not forlong,… — Studs Terkel Copy Share Image
Making a judgment, taking a stand and then acting against an injustice or acting to support excellence is the stuff of the… — Steven Pressfield Copy Share Image
It's hard for me to say what would happen if I didn't go to art school. It wasn't that I learned any… — John Dyer Baizley Copy Share Image
There is no architect Can build as the Muse can; She is skilful to select Materials for her plan. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
A true martial artist, in my books anyways, is someone who is going to do the right thing and lead by example. — Duane Ludwig Copy Share Image
It is a fallacy to think that carping is the strongest form of criticism: the important work begins after the artist's mistakes… — Wilfrid Sheed Copy Share Image
I realized that was what was happening in my work already. I think that's where, as artists, we begin to master our… — Kalup Linzy Copy Share Image
The sonatas of Mozart are unique; they are too easy for children, and too difficult for artists. — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
People who just listen to music and are not a part of the creative community should realize that there is a lot… — Kristoffer Rygg Copy Share Image
An artist need not be a minister or a collector in church, but he must have a warm heart for people, and… — Vincent Van Gogh Copy Share Image
An artist makes a painting, and nobody bugs him or her about it. It's just you and your painting. To me, that's… — David Lynch Copy Share Image
“Funny how we do not realize the true value and legacy of a living icon until they suddenly pass away. Truth is,… — Germany Kent 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 appeals to that part of our being...which is a gift and not an acquisition - and, therefore, more permanently enduring. — Joseph Conrad Copy Share Image
“Fiindca asta e misiunea artistului : sa-si depaseasca propriile limite. Un artist care vrea putin si reuseste sa obtina putinul acela e… — Paulo Coelho Copy Share Image
I'm an artist living in a small, Scottish village. So one would expect to be treated with some sort of caution. And… — Andy Goldsworthy Copy Share Image