Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.

True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.

An artist is somebody who produces things that people don't need to have.

The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.

A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.

Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.

Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.