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Many young artists, they look at the art world and think they can make a lot of money.

I don't think that artists of any kind would or could sacrifice their artistic freedom by being more responsible with their influence on people, especially young people.

I have always said to young artists that scholastic training and the studying of art history are crucial to fully developing as an artist.

Artists are very young, and say, Um, ok, to these industry dudes.

When I get my hands on painting materials I don't give a damn about other people's painting... every generation must start again afresh.

Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.

Kids are naturally gifted at art from a very young age. The problem is when they get older and become self-conscious. The process should always be fun, though.

People were more interested in the phenomena than the art itself. This, combined with the growing interest in collecting art as an investment and the resultant boom in the art market, made it a difficult time for a young artist to remain sincere without becoming cynical.

Most painters want recognition, especially by their peers.

I hate to sound like a romantic adolescent, but I believe artists don't generally see art as a career choice; they simply can't overcome their desire to make art, and will live on little income for as long as they have to, before they start to sell their work - or give up and get a paying job.