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I've spent my life pursing excellence as an artist, which is what I always wanted to do anyhow.

Quotes by Claire Bloom

I grew up thinking art was pictures until I got into music and found I was an artist and didn't paint.

Quotes by Chuck Berry

I think most paintings are a record of the decisions that the artist made. I just perhaps make them a little clearer than some people have.

Quotes by Chuck Close

Ease is the enemy of the artist. When things get too easy, you're in trouble.

Quotes by Chuck Close

Any artist who goes to Las Vegas is an idiot as far as I am concerned. Whoever goes to Las Vegas can stay in Las Vegas.

Quotes by Chuck Close

If the bottom dropped out of the market and the artist was not going to sell anything, he or she will keep working, and the dealer will keep trying to find some way to convince somebody to buy this stuff.

Quotes by Chuck Close

What made me want to become a recording artist; I was the first artist that was repeatedly asked by a label to record with them. That label was Def Jam Records.

Quotes by Chuck D

People aren't going to support an artist just because they have an audio file. They have to feel a real connection.

Quotes by Chuck D

My daughter's 19. I'm not asking her to develop as an artist. I'm just asking her to develop as a full person, human being.

Quotes by Chuck D

If an artist doesn't have anything to say, he'll be quiet. Or he'll yell into the darkness until he finds something and hears something back.

Quotes by Christopher Jackson

Tupac was the first artist that I really related to.

Quotes by Christopher Jackson

The freedom of every artist is essential.

Quotes by Christo

The bohemian artist who exists only for his art, it's a myth. OK, it might have been true for Giacometti, but it certainly wasn't for Picasso or Mozart.

Quotes by Christoph Waltz

Typically, in France, someone in my position should keep their mouth shut. I'm an entertainer, operating in the realm of pop, and it's often looked down upon for a pop artist to take a stand, to have convictions or opinions....

Quotes by Christine and the Queens

It's the strong will of an artist that really inspires me.

Quotes by Christine and the Queens

That's how I started. I moved to New York City, and I was a makeup artist.

Quotes by Christian Siriano

As an artist, you're always somewhat obscure. We're not talking Hollywood.

Quotes by Christian Marclay

I've always felt that I would rather see an actor, writer, or musician's work, rather than actually know the person. If you know too much about an artist, it somehow lessens their ability to do their work as well.

Quotes by Christian Bale

For awhile there, I kind of hit the plateau. Anytime you do that as an artist, one of two things can happen... you're either going to start to fall back off, or you're gonna start to rise.

Quotes by Chris Young

I'm an artist; I love everyone.

Quotes by Chris Zylka

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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