No matter how brilliant, amusing or intelligent the creek of abstraction, Dadaism, Minimalism and Conceptualism of the 20th century was, it didn't much affect the historical river of figuration. I predict that in 50 years and in 300 years, figurative… — Mark Kostabi Copy Share Image
I am a famous artist. I make millions. But I frequently see debut shows of unknown artists with prices that are double of mine... what they're really doing is barely getting by and helping me sell 1,000 paintings a year… — Mark Kostabi Copy Share Image
I've gradually fooled myself into becoming a real painter... I really just like to sit in my air-conditioned Rome painting studio surrounded by Medieval… — Mark Kostabi Copy Share Image
Share your enthusiasm with the collector's enthusiasm for the work, and discover things together. Be nice and appreciative and at the same time give… — Mark Kostabi Copy Share Image
Luck plays no role in art world success. It's your own responsibility to create your success, which is a result of making thousands of… — Mark Kostabi Copy Share Image
Teaching, the most noble profession, should be rewarded based on merit alone, not seniority. — Mark Kostabi Copy Share Image
As a comic book artist, once you become a master, you end up a slave. In fine art you're always free... since I couldn't… — Mark Kostabi Copy Share Image
I really believe in my work and in no way think I'm taking advantage of anyone. I feel generous when selling my art. — Mark Kostabi Copy Share Image
It's very true that an artist who networks well will have better opportunities than one who doesn't network well. But great networking skills without… — Mark Kostabi Copy Share Image
I'm an artist because that's what I was best at as a kid. It was fun... I continue to be an artist... for the… — Mark Kostabi Copy Share Image
For the art-historically informed, no art has truly shocked since November 19, 1971, when Chris Burden had himself shot in the arm by a… — Mark Kostabi Copy Share Image
Many artists and critics see collectors like kids see their parents: as the ones with money and power who just don't get it. Once… — Mark Kostabi Copy Share Image
