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Genius can probably run on ahead and seek out new ways; but the good artists who follow after genius - read more
Genius can probably run on ahead and seek out new ways; but the good artists who follow after genius - and I count myself among these - have to restore the lost connection once more.
Give me a museum and I'll fill it.
Give me a museum and I'll fill it.
A true artist will let his wife starve, his children go barefoot,
his mother drudge for his living at read more
A true artist will let his wife starve, his children go barefoot,
his mother drudge for his living at seventy, sooner than work at
anything but his art.
Of all human struggles there is none so treacherous and
remorseless as the struggle between the artist man and read more
Of all human struggles there is none so treacherous and
remorseless as the struggle between the artist man and the mother
woman.
I believe in Michelangelo, Velasquez, and Rembrandt; in the might
of design, the mystery of color, the redemption of read more
I believe in Michelangelo, Velasquez, and Rembrandt; in the might
of design, the mystery of color, the redemption of all things by
Beauty everlasting, and the message of Art that has made these
hands blessed. Amen. Amen.
The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing
without work.
The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing
without work.
True artists are almost the only men who do their work for pleasure.
True artists are almost the only men who do their work for pleasure.
An artist is always alone - if he is an artist. No, what the artist needs is loneliness.
An artist is always alone - if he is an artist. No, what the artist needs is loneliness.
Whoever says artists can't deal with corporate pressures because they have frail minds, is missing out on the potential the read more
Whoever says artists can't deal with corporate pressures because they have frail minds, is missing out on the potential the artistic mind has to boost company morale and increase productivity. Most artists would just as soon quit once they become conscious of their exploitation and that is a sign of strength not weakness.
