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Yeah, the industry has always been both the enemy and the best friend of the artist. They need each other. That's the bottom line.

Quotes by Chrissie Hynde

If you're an artist, you need to work. It doesn't matter how old you are, who you are. It doesn't matter if you're 12: if you draw, you draw. If you're 85 and you paint, you paint.

Quotes by Chrissie Hynde

Life is different than it was in the Nineties. I'm a dad, and there are other things I have to get done in an afternoon than just being an artist.

Quotes by Chris Robinson

Being a pop artist or making music like a jingle or something - I don't do that.

Quotes by Chris Robinson

No film critic's going to say it, but 'Madagascar 3' is better than 'The Artist.'

Quotes by Chris Rock

The interesting part about being an artist is that the ways in which you express yourself are not always readily available.

Quotes by Chris Sullivan

It's not in the interest of the artist to think of his market.

Quotes by Chris Van Allsburg

My mother was always encouraging about my wanting to be an artist.

Quotes by Chris Ware

I think sometimes an artist can really lose sight of what made them popular in the first place.

Quotes by Chris Lowe

I'm competitive with anyone who writes a good song - I don't care if it's a band or solo artist or whoever.

Quotes by Chris Martin

I find myself walking these lines. Like I might be an artist, but I also might be an activist. And I'm trying to be both in a way that honors both and doesn't stray too far into either.

Quotes by Chris Jordan

I used to be a photographer - and now I'm some kind of digital photographic artist.

Quotes by Chris Jordan

Kanye West - he's all over the place, and I think he defines what an artist is because none of his work is the same, and he's into what he's into.

Quotes by Chris Bosh

I think the key is basically just your determination. As far an artist is concerned, it's just about your drive and your dream.

Quotes by Chris Brown

The most basic excitement was the opportunity to work with Dave Cockrum. He was an artist I'd admired for years and our imaginations were ridiculously simpatico.

Quotes by Chris Claremont

Spider-Man initially made me want to come to New York and work for Marvel; I wanted to be a comic book artist.

Quotes by Chris Columbus

An artist, in my understanding of the word, should side with the people against the Emperor that oppresses his or her people.

Quotes by Chinua Achebe

I think an artist, in my definition of that word, would not be someone who takes sides with the emperor against his powerless subjects. That's different from prescribing a way in which a writer should write.

Quotes by Chinua Achebe

An artist's responsibility is a lot. I can't deny and escape from the responsibility. You have to be very guarded about your personal behaviour, future plans, etc.

Quotes by Chiranjeevi

I think the most important thing is you need to have a very, very clear idea of who you are as an artist before you let other people tell you who you are.

Quotes by Chloe Kohanski

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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