Artists Quotes Quotes

“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.”
― Martha Graham

“Do you know why we have the sunflowers? It’s not because Vincent van Gogh suffered. It’s because Vincent van Gogh had a brother who loved him. Through all the pain, he had a tether, a connection to the world. And that is the focus of the story we need – connection.”
― Hannah Gadsby

“Ordinary people are products of their environment and fit in. Artists transcend their environment and stand out.”
― Oliver Gaspirtz

“I hope to depart in no other way than looking back with love and wistfulness and thinking, oh paintings that I would have made..”
― Vincent van Gogh

“Caution not spirit, let it roam wild; for in that natural state dance embraces divine frequency.”
― Shah Asad Rizvi

“Thanks for your encouraging words. But I know the grim realities of being an artist. Most of us would never make a mark in this world. Nearly all of us would be living in oblivion and would face utter neglect by society. You know what? I am prepared for that. It doesn’t matter whether people laud and appreciate my artistic skills or not. Or whether I live a life of non-recognition. I expect nothing. One becomes a true artist only when one creates art just for the sake of it and not for monetary gains or approval from people. I want to become a true artist. Yes, that would give me happiness.”
― Abhaidev, The Influencer: Speed Must Have a Limit

“A great textile, like the William Morris Strawberry Thief, is a piece of art, but it takes a lot of time to make a piece of art. It isn't simply design either. You have to understand the fabrics and what they can bear. You have to understand the dyeing process and how to achieve certain colors and what will make the color last through the ages. If you make a mistake, you might have to begin again."
"I don't think I know Strawberry Thief," Sadie said.
"One moment," Mrs. Watanabe said. Mrs. Watanabe went into her bedroom, and she returned with a little footstool that was upholstered in a reproduction of Strawberry Thief. The pattern depicted birds and strawberries in a garden, and although Sadie hadn't known the name, she recognized the print when she saw it.
"This was William Morris's garden. These were his strawberries. Those were birds he knew. No designer had ever used red or yellow in an indigo discharge dyeing technique before. He must have had to start over many times to get the colors right. This fabric is not just a fabric. It's the story of failure and of perseverance, of the discipline of a craftsman, of the life of an artist.”
― Gabrielle Zevin, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

“Life is an affair of mystery; shared with companions of music, dance and poetry.”
― Shah Asad Rizvi

“Through synergy of intellect, artistry and grace came into existence the blessing of a dancer.”
― Shah Asad Rizvi

“If you’re to choose to paint your life today... What will it be? Remember, you’re the artist, not the canvas.”
― Val Uchendu

“Artists are haunted souls.”
― Wayne Gerard Trotman

“Be true to the artist in you and the art will be true to you.”
― Christina Strigas, A Book of Chrissyisms

“I was determined, ever since I was 16, that I would have the greatest adventure that any one person could ever have.”
― David Bowie

“There is no 'why' in art. It just 'is'. Artists don't know why they do what they do. They just know they have to do it. And nothing is ever exactly how it was planned and nothing is ever quite good enough.”
― Clifford Thurlow

“You can't truly call yourself an artist if you have an aversion to colors.”
― Genereux U Philip

“Ai is not a threat to artists; it's merely a reflection of your genius, a machine's attempt to copy your mastery. — Raigon Stanley”
― Raigon Stanley

“The intent of a creator in creating an art of any form matters who can never control the perception of any of his/her viewer and/or listener out of such a huge mass combined by different mentalities."

©Spriha Kant”
― Spriha Kant

“Only art can make a new world.”
― Artist Zakirul Islam Sohel”
― Artist Zakirul Islam Sohel

“Art is a Language of Peace.
Let's Draw a better world.
― Artist Zakirul Islam Sohel”
― Artist Zakirul Islam Sohel

“Charumela is an Art School for all the children of the world.”
― Artist Zakirul Islam Sohel

“Every child in the world is an artist. Let them develop their talents through Charumela Art School.”
― Artist Zakirul Islam Sohel

“Only art can make a new world”
― Artist Zakirul Islam Sohel

“Art is a Language of Peace.
Let's Draw a better world.”
― Artist Zakirul Islam Sohel

“Since we, people from all countries of the world, live on the same planet, we are all one family in this world. We are a global family . Let's work for world peace.”
― Artist Zakirul Islam Sohel

“Just as there is a difference between darkness and light, so there is a difference between war and peace. Just as we love light more than darkness, we love peace more than war.”
― Artist Zakirul Islam Sohel

“Art is my life. My beginning and my end.”
― Leonor Anthony

“My roots are not chains—they are wings in disguise”
― Leonor Anthony

“I am an artist because I breathe. I pour myself entirely on the work until there is nothing left of me.”
― Leonor Anthony

“If the interest in your art is low, first look at the qualities of the people who evaluate your art. If their qualities are good, then look at yourself and improve your art!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

“At the core of all forms of expression lies that unique individual desire to be valued and loved. Not unlike love, art unites us and helps heal the individual and collective pain that is inherent in our human existence. Each unique voice is a piece of the restoration of our true humanity."
Osvaldo Calixto Amdor”
― Osvaldo Calixto Amador