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I'm not looking to be an artist to make money. I'm looking to be an artist.

Quotes by Ester Dean

Maybe 'Doonby' will haunt people for awhile and make them wonder, 'What was that really about?' And that excites me as an artist.

Quotes by Erin Way

That terrible mood of depression of whether it's any good or not is what is known as The Artist's Reward.

Ernest Hemingway

I don't feel like I'm an artist with a capital 'A.'

Quotes by Eric Whitacre

I was at Pepperdine University in Malibu, and during my sophomore year, I played a dying burn victim on 'ER.' The makeup artist put burn makeup all over my body and I couldn't move or eat for 12 hours. I...

Quotes by Eric Christian Olsen

The most important thing for me as an artist is having an identity.

Quotes by Eric Church

The fact that I could secure an opera engagement made me realize I had within me the making of an artist, if I would really labor for such an end. When I became thoroughly convinced of this, I was transformed...

Quotes by Enrico Caruso

As an artist, I've been very fortunate.

Quotes by Enrique Iglesias

Country taught me how to sing, it put me on a path. But I was never going to be locked into a formula. I don't want to be considered a current country artist.

Quotes by Emmylou Harris

I've always believed applause is food for an artist.

Quotes by Engelbert Humperdinck

My favourite artist is Beyonce. I also like Jasmine Sullivan.

Quotes by Eniola Aluko

I would advise dancers, musicians and others in the entertainment industry to take up yoga, as it clears the mind and creates a sense of balance and stillness which is important for any performing artist.

Quotes by Emmanuel Jal

The body, in 'La Belle Noiseuse,' was the source of the artist's creativity.

Quotes by Emmanuelle Beart

I want to solidify as an artist and show that as I grow as a person and make mistakes and learn from them, I'm going to grow artistically.

Quotes by Eminem

After touring with David Bowie last year, I was inspired to look at what I wanted to do as an artist, and I realized I wanted to go back to the music I fell in love with when I was...

Quotes by Emm Gryner

It's really hard to write personal songs. I'm not good at writing ditties because as far as writing hit songs that you pitch to the national artist, I just don't write that way.

Quotes by Emily Robison

The artist himself may not think he is religious, but if he is sincere his sincerity in itself is religion.

Quotes by Emily Carr

Any creation of art is conceived and born under influences, amidst the atmosphere of reverie and the most customary volition of the artist. It is there, in any case, that his work arises from.

Quotes by Emile Galle

The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.

Quotes by Emile Zola

There are two men inside the artist, the poet and the craftsman. One is born a poet. One becomes a craftsman.

Quotes by Emile Zola

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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