Art Quote by Jules Feiffer
“When I am working a book, I go through my library and take a look through some of the great cartoonists of the past, like Cliff Sterrett, who did "Polly and Her Pals," or Winsor McCay who did "A Little Nemo in Slumberland," and Herriman - and I just looked through these guys and looked for somebody to steal. You know, looked for who I could swipe, or turn into - who's work I will turn into my work. And I still use, after all these years, these artists as inspirations. So, here in my eighties, I go back to when I was eight for my inspiration.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Magazine Feature, 2021
Artists draw inspiration from past masters, reinterpreting and building upon earlier work to evolve their own style.
In simple terms: Writers and creators study and adapt past artists' work.
Key Takeaway
Study the past to enrich your own art.
Themes
creativity
inspiration
artistic lineage
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- graphic design
- animation
- visual storytelling
Key Concepts
intertextuality
remix culture
mentorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor original creators?
- What boundaries define inspiration vs copying?
A Different Perspective
Risk of plagiarism if inspiration isn’t transformed.
