Chris Raschka Quotes

As artists, we have to be brave. If we aren't brave, we aren't artists.

I'm a little insane, and I'm going to be a little different. But hopefully, somewhere in there, in that creative arena, something will emerge that is new and different and unique.

Faith is almost the bottom line of creativity; it requires a leap of faith any time we undertake a creative endeavor, whether this is going to the easel, or the page, or onto the stage - or for that matter, in a homelier way, picking out the right fabric for the kitchen curtains, which is also a creative act.

To create one's world in any of the arts takes courage.

Each single gesture of art must be daring. One must not be concerned with the side-effects.

Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing.

I never tried to revolutionise photography; I just do what I do and keep my fingers crossed that people will like it.

I don't study; I create.

Creativity takes courage.

If you're creating anything at all, it's really dangerous to care about what people think.

A lot of people forget how important it is to be creative. We get caught up in getting ahead and in day-to-day minutiae. But creativity is a fundamental mode of expression, as is being tenacious and standing by your own convictions and passions, even if it's not the 'popular' choice.

I feel every day that everything I create - everything I do - I want it to be a risk.

I think if you believe in an idea, then you should put it out there and be as original to the thought as possible without worrying about the risk.

I just love his creativity; that's what I'm talking about as far as being unique and creative and different. Kanye is doing it.

I'm not afraid to have a really weird idea or, you know, take a really bad guitar solo.

In every artist there is a touch of audacity without which no talent is conceivable.

I just wanted to make something in the world and worry about the rest of it later and not get too caught up in rules.

Being an artist isn't a genetic disposition or a specific talent. It's an attitude we can all adopt. It's a hunger to seize new ground, make connections, and work without a map. If you do those things, you're an artist.

Creativity has nothing to do with any activity in particular - with painting, poetry, dancing, singing. It has nothing to do with anything in particular.

Be brave enough to live creatively.

Be brave enough to create.

An artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and boldness to challenge the status quo. And an artist takes it personally.

I remember when I was in art classes, I hated following the assignments. And I would get in trouble for doing something totally different or taking it in a weird direction.

To me, crazy is not someone who has a creative vision and will fight for it.

When you're an artist, all you're trying to do is self-express.