Art Quote by Damien Hirst

When I land in a country and they ask for 'occupation,' I always just put 'artist.' I think that covers all of it.

— Viggo Mortensen

I remember when you used to have your profession on your passport and I always thought that being a painter was the best one…

— Damien Hirst

In the mirror of your paper you will discover your identity as an artist.

— Rex Brandt

If you're an artist, you've got to prove it.

— Laurence Olivier

“Your skill is the artistry you bring to your world, put out awe inspiring work.”

— Sravani Saha Nakhro

And the part about being a professional artist is that you can tell, and you can do it over again, even if you can't…

— Bruce Nauman

Until 1954, I'd only ever thought of being a painter, but I earned my money when and where I could. You could say I…

— John Berger

Part of being an artist is being able to write about the world you live in and the times that you've been a part…

— Ryan Murphy

There's no diploma in the world that declares you as an artist—it's not like becoming a doctor. You can declare yourself an artist and…

— Kara Walker

I always knew that I was an artist. I never expected to be able to make a living.

— Lynn Shelton

I am an artist at living - my work of art is my life.

— D.T. Suzuki

“AN ARTIST IS FIRST AN AMATEUR”

— Henry David Thoreau