An artist must eat sparingly and give up a normal way of life.

I create for artistic intent only and do everything from life.

A picture should be the expression of the will of the painter.

You pass people on the street, some are for you, some are not.

Being able to do what you wish is the best thing in the world!

I can't remember a time when I wasn't inspired by 'Star Wars.'

It wasn't so much destroying my dancing, it was destroying me.

It is the original idea that is unique, not the object itself.

I hope my kids see imagination has power to change everything.

I value those artists who embody the expression of their life.

My work knocks people out; you've not seen the best of me yet.

The trouble with being poor is that it takes up all your time.

My ideas and creativity are the sources of inspiration for me.

You may think I’m small, but I have a universe inside my mind.

I am extremely rebellious. I have this strong, defiant spirit.

You have to release your emotion in order to keep your sanity.

Art is an effort to make you walk a half an inch above ground.

I love to work. Doing things we love is how we relax, I think.

I just wish that people will be kinder to me when I pass away.

Art is the concrete representation of our most subtle feelings.

I'm very careful not to have ideas, because they're inaccurate.

Since I liked to draw, I entered a design-oriented high school.

In a fire, between a Rembrandt and a cat, I would save the cat.

Art is embedded in nature and they who can extract it, have it.

Why do people think artists are special? It's just another job.

Being born is like being kidnapped. And then sold into slavery.

The end of parenthood is implicit in its beginning: separation.

There are four basic human needs; food, sleep, sex and revenge.

I love the way capitalism finds a place - even for its enemies.

Aesthetics is for the artist like ornithology is for the birds.

Isn't strength the ability to renounce every lie in your heart?

Has a world composed of "us" and "not us" been invaded at last?

It is difficult to separate, at times, the myth from the truth.

Be fearless in your choices and don't be afraid to be yourself!

Anyone can be seduced by the possession of power and influence.

I'm a complete supporter of Obama and kind of in love with him.

Really, subtlety is what is really important to me and my work.

If I haven't fought for my country at least I'll paint for her.

We need art more than ever as we stagger toward the Millennium.

I don't know what lies ahead, but I want to keep going forever.

It's honest to admit you'll kill someone because you hate them.

God told me if I painted that mountain enough, I could have it.

I don't think age has anything to do with what you write about.

I'm interested in the movement of the eyes across the painting.

Mount Rushmore is eternal. It will stand until the end of time.

If I close my eyes, I see things better than with my eyes open.

It has always bothered me that I don't paint like everyone else

Cutting into color reminds me of the sculptor's direct carving.

Fear beyond rational limits forces people to cling to normality

If I could only have one more day, I could do a great painting.

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