I've spent my life pursing excellence as an artist, which is what I always wanted to do anyhow.
Claire BloomI believe that if your primary motivation in life is to be moral, you don't become an artist.
Mary GordonI paint landscapes, figuratives. I painted all my life. In fact, I started as a commercial artist.
Pierce BrosnanIt's only when an artist becomes a master that they are fully able to express themselves.
Carolina KostnerI've always been a 'write first' artist: the drawings are always in service of the writing.
Jeffrey Brown