“I decided on the spot that I would be an artist, and I assure you, it was no ordinary artist I had in mind.” – Henry Ossawa Tanner

“Every painting is a voyage into a sacred harbour.” – Giotto di Bondone

“The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

“The portrait of my parents is a complicated one, but lovingly drawn.” – Joyce Maynard

“Even a true artist does not always produce art.” – Carroll O’Connor

“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” – Pablo Picasso

“Art requires philosophy, just as philosophy requires art. Otherwise, what would become of beauty?” – Paul Gauguin

“Great artists suffer for the people.” – Marvin Gaye

“Good art is art that allows you to enter it from a variety of angles and to emerge with a variety of views.” – Mary Schmich

“Art depends on luck and talent.” – Francis Ford Coppola