Art Quote by Chris Van Allsburg

Being an artist, it's always tempting to measure success through other people's eyes, be they critics, journalists or audiences.

— Sara Blecher

Artists have to believe in the merit of their own work and persevere whether they receive public recognition or not, but it's ever so…

— Mary Pope Osborne

Much of appreciating art or music is really the interpretation of the listener. To a certain extent it's projection - it's what people need…

— Conor Oberst

It gives me no joy to be praised at the expense of a better artist, by someone who does not know the difference or…

— Mary Renault

My opinion is that the best thing would be to work on till art lovers feel drawn toward it of their own accord, instead…

— Vincent Van Gogh

It is a joy to be an artist, but it doesn't mean very much unless that work is somehow useful in some way and…

— Angelina Jolie

It's very important that an artist's job is to be a great artist.

— Steve Stoute

I think that a lot of times you have artists that try to deliver a positive message.

— Big Daddy Kane

People always make the mistake of thinking art is created for them. But really, art is a private language for sophisticates to congratulate themselves…

— Bill Watterson

Success is different for every artist - I get psyched when i help realise their vision etc.

— Matt Squire

I consider my work great, as I am a great artist.

— Pola Negri

I view art as an inspirational tool.

— Anonymous