Art Quote by Ken Done
“If I make a painting, it should be seen for what it's set out to do too. A lot of the things that I do, it's not all art. Some of it's design, some of it's illustration, some of it's graphics, some of it's concept, some of it's business and some of it, hopefully, is art.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Magazine, 2018
He believes all creative work—design, illustration, graphics, concept, business—can be considered art if it fulfills its intent.
In simple terms: All creative work can be art if it meets its purpose.
Key Takeaway
Value intention over medium.
Themes
creativity
art
purpose
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- branding projects
- illustration jobs
- graphic design tasks
- concept development
Key Concepts
aesthetic
functionality
intent
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define art in your work?
- When does design become art?
A Different Perspective
Not all audiences accept a broad definition of art.
