True Artist Quotes

A true artist is expected to be all that is noble-minded, and this is not altogether a mistake; on the other hand, however, in what a mean way are critics allowed to pounce upon us.

With the true artist, the social formula that he recommends is a matter of secondary importance; the source of his art, its animating spirit, is decisive.

People don't understand what music really is. I've been a musician since I was 6 years old. I got my first piano, was playing recitals at 8, 10 I picked up a guitar, 12 I picked up my first Pearl Master drum set. I was an artist before I was an 'artist.'

The true painter must be able, with the most usual things, to have the most unusual ideas.

To be a true artist, I have to be true to who I am now and write that way.

I love Darius Rucker. He's a true artist, a great songwriter who can play his instrument, sing and write about his life.

The true artists is one who insists on producing a supply, whether or not there's any demand.

And every true artist is the salvation of every other. But only artists produce for each other the world that is fit to live in.

The true gourmet, like the true artist, is one of the unhappiest creatures existent. His trouble comes from so seldom finding what he constantly seeks: perfection.

Mos is a true artist who has a story to tell and gives back through his music. He remixed my song 'Different' in 2005, and the song we're working on now will be one of my future projects.

A true photographer is as rare as a true poet or a true painter.

Bob Dylan's not a hype and a haircut: he's the real thing.

I am not worthy to be on a Mariah Carey record. She's a true artist, so I just step back and watch the genius occur.

I want to be an artist artist, a real artist. I don't just want to do this for temporary money.

The true painter strives to paint what can only be seen through his world.

Art was not created as a way to riches. Strive to become a true artist; all else will take care of itself.

To be a true artist you have to play the way you feel - not the way others think you should feel.

Kenneth Hari is a true artist and in my opinion a psychic. When he is painting you, he feels your heart and soul.

Thyagaraja was not a professional musician. He did not sing for situations. He was music himself.

All great chefs have two things in common. First, they respect nature as the true artist, and they are just cooks. Second, everything that they do is an extension of them as a person.

If I was just to shut up, I wouldn't be a true artist.

I know a lot of people who are not here anymore, and I wonder why I'm still here... Not a day goes by that I don't think about Sam Cooke. His presence is so strong and so convincing to me, a true artist, a true talent, who never talked down to people.

Tom Hardy is such a good egg. He's a total teddy bear. He loves his dogs and his kids. He's a true artist. But he's a lovely, naughty, funny man.

I'd rather have people really be able to step back and get their money's worth and look at me as a true artist than somebody who is just regurgitating other material.

The true artist helps the world by revealing mystic truths.