Art Quote by Henri Matisse

The artist begins with a vision - a creative operation requiring an effort.

— Henri Matisse

All people are struggling to be creative in some way, and the artist is the one who has succeeded in this task of life.

— Rollo May

It would be a mistake to ascribe this creative power to an inborn talent. In art, the genius creator is not just a gifted…

— Henri Matisse

The artist has a special task and duty... reminding people of their humanity and the promise of their creativity.

— Lewis Mumford

The simple truth is that being a creative artist takes courage; it’s not a job for the faint of heart. It takes courage each…

— Terri Windling

An artist does his most difficult work when he steps back from the blank canvas and thinks about what he is going to create.

— Michelangelo

Creativity takes courage.

— Henri Matisse

As an artist you have to fight and survive the wilderness to keep your creative freedom. Creativity is very fragile.

— Karel Appel

The creative man with an insight into human nature, with the artistry to touch and move people, will succeed. Without them he will fail.

— William Bernbach

“We create art for many reasons - wealth, fame, love, admiration - but I find the one thing that produces the best results is…

— Francesca Zappia

It is the individual artist who must act courageously in an effort to grow.

— Mary Carroll Nelson

Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.

— Erich Fromm