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The thing to judge in any jazz artist is, does the man project and does he have ideas.

Quotes by Miles Davis

I grew up painting and playing piano so when I was a little kid I thought I was going to be an artist or a painter but my mom had me taking piano lessons for about 10-12 years as a...

Quotes by Mike Shinoda

I'm inspired by nature. Other artist's work is important for developing my perception.

Quotes by Mike Thompson

It's always hard for an artist from the U.K. to break into the United States. It's especially harder for a rapper because hip-hop is such an American art form.

Quotes by Mike Posner

I read a blog about this young filmmaker in the Philippines who made a short film, and one of the characters in the film reads my novel and then starts discussing the novel with someone. The idea that my book...

Quotes by Miguel Syjuco

I think it's natural for an artist to explore as they evolve.

Quotes by Miguel

I just think that Jack White is the consummate artist - an artist's artist. I'm a huge fan.

Quotes by Miguel

I don't think I live the lifestyle that's expected of a quote unquote R&B artist. I'm just not that dude.

Quotes by Miguel

I think at any point, as an artist, whatever the medium - just having an audience means the world.

Quotes by Miguel

I don't think an artist should always know why they gravitate toward something or someone. You are just drawn to things, and that's OK.

Quotes by Mickalene Thomas

Sometimes I think it's the responsibility of the artist to reveal a little more of themselves.

Quotes by Mickalene Thomas

I have a lot of respect for these rock photographers. You realize that some of them were really led into the inner circles of some of these artists and bands. And you see how those photographs really capture the artist,...

Quotes by Mick Fleetwood

I don't really count myself as a very sophisticated businessperson. I'm a creative artist. All I know from business I've picked up along the way.

Quotes by Mick Jagger

The marble not yet carved can hold the form of every thought the greatest artist has.

Quotes by Michelangelo

The greatest artist has no conception which a single block of white marble does not potentially contain within its mass, but only a hand obedient to the mind can penetrate to this image.

Quotes by Michelangelo

The greatness of being an artist is the kind of ridiculous guffaw you can have at one's own misery. 'That was miserable! Now how can I write about it?'

Quotes by Michael Winter

As an artist, you don't think about the parabola or the arc you're describing or where you're going to ultimately end up, you're just kind of crawling around, seeing what's out there.

Quotes by Michael Nesmith

I've always been an artist that has had a problem with genres, staying in the box, and being told what I had to be.

Quotes by Michael McDonald

For years, I kept the two separate: Michael Horse the artist and Michael Horse the actor. I like the acting, but I'm an artist; that's my identity.

Quotes by Michael Horse

I've always thought of myself primarily as an artist; it's what I most define myself as. The acting was all an accident.

Quotes by Michael Horse

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these Artist quotes explore?
These quotes look at what it means to be an artist to the core — using talent to elevate humanity, drawing inspiration from visual artists, and training both eye and soul. For more on the craft itself, see our Art collection.
Is there a quote about using art to elevate humanity?
Yes — one quote says, "I'm an artist to the core. And my objective has always been to use my talents and my skills to elevate humanity through my art."
How does a choreographer's process connect to visual art here?
One quote explains starting not with music but with a visual artist, then finding music that fits that visual artist's world — a reminder that inspiration doesn't have to follow the usual order. This creative, unconventional way of being an artist is explored further in our Being collection.
Is there a quote about training beyond just technical skill?
Yes — one quote states simply, "The artist must train not only his eye but also his soul."
What does the 'color is the keyboard' quote mean?
One quote compares creation to music: "Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul." It's a poetic way of describing how an artist channels feeling into form. If you like exploring identity through creative work, our I Am collection covers similar ground.

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