Vince Staples Quotes

I think the idea of art kills creativity.

Art is not the kind of thing where you get what you put into it all the time. So I learned to not expect anything other than the sort of joy of having a poem in front of me.

The artist is a kind of prison from which the works of art escape.

I love to create, and to me, the ultimate freedom of expression is a blank canvas or a block of clay to capture whatever emotions your imagination gives it.

Artwork is not like a commercial business; there is no such thing as a schedule for art. You can't hurry art.

Rule of art: Cant kills creativity!

Artists today think of everything they do as a work of art. It is important to forget about what you are doing - then a work of art may happen.

It's fun as a creator to make something that allows multiple interpretations.

The enemy of art is the absence of limitations.

I think, as an artist I done conquered every way that you can go, as far as with creativeness, and directions and love, and you pissed off or, your happy.

Nobody will stop you from creating. Do it tonight. Do it tomorrow. That is the way to make your soul grow - whether there is a market for it or not! The kick of creation is the act of creating, not anything that happens afterward. I would tell all of you watching this screen: Before you go to bed, write a four line poem. Make it as good as you can. Don't show it to anybody. Put it where nobody will find it. And you will discover that you have your reward.

The artist's duty to himself is a combination of immense responsibility and immense irresponsibility. I think those two interlock.

In the world of art, as in the whole of creation, freedom and progress are the main objectives.

The one thing about being a creator, about being an artist, is that you get to explore your ideas. We're fortunate that we're in the position to do that, and I don't take it for granted.

I think that limitations are the most important part of any art form

When the individuality of the artist begins to express itself, what the artist gains in the way of liberty he loses in the way of order.

I don't think you need to be so result-oriented when you're trying to define the success of an art work. I think we can allow some unpredictability.

It is, of course, a luxury to create art and, on top of this, to insist on expressing one's own artistic opinion. Nothing is more luxurious than this. It is a game and a good game, at least for me; one of the few games which make life, difficult and depressing as it is sometimes, a little more interesting.

The only thing one can give an artist is leisure in which to work. To give an artist leisure is actually to take part in his creation.

Art like life, should be free, since both are experimental.

My mum is an artist and very into creative expression and freedom.

If I had a place with a studio where I could paint I'd be happy.

The artist in me cries out for design.

My influences change all the time; they have to remain current, because they're the things that capture your imagination and make you want to go into the studio.

Being creative is my idea of heaven. I'm just incredibly fortunate that I can do it in artwork. Watercolor is what I started out with. What I love about watercolor is that a lot of happy accidents occur.