Art Quote by Andrew Loomis
““As a student I thought there was a formula of some kind that I would get hold of somewhere, and thereby become and artist. There is a formula, but it has not been in books. It is really plain old courage, standing on one's own feet, and forever seeking enlightenment; courage to develop your way, but learning from the other fellow; experimentation with your own ideas, observing for yourself, a rigid discipline of doing over that which you can improve.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Creative Illustration, Andrew Loomis, 1947
True artistic growth comes from personal courage, self‑directed experimentation, and disciplined practice rather than a fixed formula.
In simple terms: Art requires courage, self‑experiment, and discipline.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate courage and disciplined self‑learning.
Themes
creativity
discipline
self‑growth
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art school
- personal projects
- career development
- skill refinement
Key Concepts
courage
experimentation
learning from peers
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance guidance with personal experimentation?
- What habits foster continual artistic improvement?
A Different Perspective
A formula can provide structure but may limit originality.
![“If you intend to make a living at drawing, by all means learn it [the rules of perspective] now, and do not have them bothering you and your work for the rest of your life.” quote by Andrew Loomis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/778/andrew-loomis-36975_bother_if-you-intend-to-make-a-living-at-drawin_1536306.jpg)
