Douglas Adams Quotes

I am just an artiste, and I like to explore new avenues.

I was always making things. Even though art was what I did every day, it didn't even occur to me that I would be an artist.

In a lot of the art world, you have to present yourself as you know what you're doing at a young age. Music gave me another outlet. The 'no wave' bands were such an inspiration; it felt so free - once you start doing it, it's hard to stop. But I can't get away from art. It comes back around. I wouldn't be true to myself if I didn't pursue it.

Making art has never been a mystery to me. It's never been something that's very difficult.

I originally just wanted to be an artist.

I thought I would be a visual artist when I was growing up, so I'm always up for a bit of experimentation.

As an artist, I really feel I need an outlet to exhibit all of my skills.

I don't have this obsessive need to do street art all the time because it's already opened doors for me.

I am here on Earth to express myself, and the many media of art are my magic carpets that allow me the freedom to do so.

I'd rather get back to making art than talk about it.

I'm very interested to see how this new painting will go - I know I want it big and stark, and as I said, I follow the muse, and that's when it always works perfectly for me.

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

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.

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

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

My real background was in art studies. At the beginning I was a painter, then I was this graphic designer, then I became an illustrator, then I was a comic artist. But for me it's a different way of expression, a different field of art. They're not separated; everything for me is related.

But I'm not an artist. Maybe an artist with a small a.

I love producing! It's so much fun to start with a blank canvas and create the picture you want to create and see it all come together.

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

As soon as I can afford a studio space, I'll paint again.

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.

What is the art world? I never really understood. I started doing this stuff to do what I want to do. Not to be this or that.

I can obviously relate to a character who is an artist, because the creative process is a big part of my life.

I've never said, 'I live for art.'

It's only at this age that I can say the word 'art' without flinching.