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I am an artist... I am here to live out loud.

Quotes by Emile Zola

When I was a little kid I wanted to be an artist or a painter. But once I got into boxing, all I wanted was to box.

Quotes by Emanuel Steward

I built a reputation as a songwriter in the industry before my own hits. People were used to coming to me for songs. There were songs like 'Clown' and 'Mountains' that were my songs that I wanted to keep. But...

Quotes by Emeli Sande

Silent films weren't so different from my comics - the basic choice both offer an artist is what do you show and what do you tell.

Quotes by Emil Ferris

What an artist learns matters little. What he himself discovers has a real worth for him, and gives him the necessary incitement to work.

Quotes by Emil Nolde

The artist need not know very much; best of all let him work instinctively and paint as naturally as he breathes or walks.

Quotes by Emil Nolde

The art of an artist must be his own art. It is... always a continuous chain of little inventions, little technical discoveries of one's own, in one's relation to the tool, the material and the colors.

Quotes by Emil Nolde

The director Steve McQueen has found a way to constantly include the element of surprise in his work, both as an artist and as a filmmaker.

Quotes by Elvis Mitchell

It is one thing for an artist to experiment on a canvas, but it's entirely different to experiment on a living creature.

Quotes by Ellen Ullman

I was raised to be some kind of artist.

Quotes by Ellar Coltrane

It was not cool to be that fun, bubbly kid, so I would just go off on my own and sing and make up songs, and that's how I think I developed into the kind of artist and writer that...

Quotes by Elle Varner

I think that Van Gogh is really the ultimate crazy artist that we all think of.

Quotes by Ellen Forney

Mustard believes in me so much. It's good to have a mentor that's been through it. Even though he's a producer, he's been a new artist.

Quotes by Ella Mai

I never had any preconceived ideas about acting, because I always thought I was going to be a visual artist.

Quotes by Elizabeth Marvel

Tim Burton is an artist who has had a huge influence on me. I definitely share his sensibility. It's a joyful approach to darkness.

Quotes by Elizabeth Marvel

Because it's difficult to have a career as an artist, and in every situation where it's difficult to have a career, it's even harder for women, for all the other reasons that it's harder in other fiercely contested fields.

Quotes by Elizabeth Price

As a kid, I imagined being an artist.

Quotes by Elizabeth Diller

2017 saw a slew of big pop and hip-hop records, a number of breakout female singer-songwriters and all-girl bands, and the return of beloved '60s soul artist Don Bryant and pop star Kesha.

Quotes by Elizabeth Flock

Why an artist loves what they do is often so hard to describe.

Quotes by Elisabeth Moss

The writer, when he is also an artist, is someone who admits what others don't dare reveal.

Quotes by Elia Kazan

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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