Jeff Koons Quotes

I used to go and flatten my nose against that window and absorb all I could of his art. It changed my life. I saw art then as I wanted to see it.

I'm constantly exposing myself to art and that inspires me.

This new art made a deep impression on me, and I began to study it ardently.

In the place where I was a child, there were no artists and there was no art, so I really didn't know what that meant.

There have been many different artists that have been inspirational. I suppose the question is directed to what was the reason why I went into fantasy illustration.

Be drawn to the visual arts for it can expand your imagination.

I wasn't exposed to art as I was growing up, and can't recall the first time I saw a work of art. However, I remember very clearly a vision I had of a little green reindeer when I was a child, and visions emanate from the same mythical area where painting resides. Whatever the reason, I immediately felt comfortable working with visual materials.

I spend a lot of time working as a painter and in my studio I go from upstairs where I paint to downstairs where I play and record, so I get this thing crossing over.

I've always loved painting and drawing. I wish I'd developed it more and exhibited.

Because I went to Chouinard, which then became CalArts, I became a multi-discipline artist - it wasn't just about painting, it was about media and performance.

I enjoyed art in school. I've always done little drawings and stuff like that. I don't really know what I'm doing with the painting, but I experiment.

I'm inspired by many things, from landscapes to textiles. Art and architecture always influence my design process.

I started painting when I was in high school.

The history of art is the history of revivals.

When I was 17, I met many artists, and it started to become this conversation with artists out of which all of my exhibitions grew.

The truth is I studied fine arts in Switzerland. I was just interested. I had no dream of being a movie star.

Artists are just children who refuse to put down their crayons.

Your kids might feel more apt to try some art of their own after viewing contemporary works that are far less intimidating than those of the Old Masters.

My whole life, I've always had to be surrounded by creative things. I find it relaxing to be in touch with creations by other people.

An artist is a dreamer consenting to dream of the actual world.

Generally, I move in the direction of art.

I wanted to be a painter, really, when I was growing up as a kid. It was one thing that really took a grip on me.

There were a series of moments when I decided that art was important, and it was an important vehicle for me to express my interest in spaces.

I like to find an artist who inspires me and get into their world and challenge them.

If you ever have a kid who doesn't know what to do, stick him in art school. It's amazing what evolves.