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Quote by Mark Kostabi

“There's too much negativity in the world. Staying positive is a better investment.”

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Mark Kostabi is an American artist known for his contributions to graffiti art and Abstract Expressionism. His works blend various styles and techniques, enjoying popularity among both the art world and the public. more

“I am a famous artist. I make millions. But I frequently see debut shows of unknown artists with prices that are double of mine... what they're really doing is barely getting by and helping me sell 1,000 paintings a year effortlessly, because they make my paintings look like such a bargain. Thank you to all the egotistical art students!”

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Author:Mark Kostabi

“I'm an artist because that's what I was best at as a kid. It was fun... I continue to be an artist... for the freedom that an art career can bring. I don't need an alarm clock and I am my own boss.”

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“When a lot of musicians change styles, their songwriting suffers because they want to be different.”

Want Different Suffering Style Musician Songwriting

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“The press needs stories constantly. No need to bleed, just feed. Branding will keep you standing... Get press not stress.”

Needs Stories Standing Stress Presses Recognition Branding

Author:Mark Kostabi

“Out of routine comes inspiration.”

Inspiration Routine

Author:Mark Kostabi

“I'm not sure what [my latest works are] about but I'm convinced they're the best things I've done and I'm going to the world's best museums with them.”

World Done Satisfaction Convinced Best Things Not Sure Museums

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“I really believe in my work and in no way think I'm taking advantage of anyone. I feel generous when selling my art.”

Thinking Way Feels Believe Art Advantage Selling Generous Taking Advantage

Author:Mark Kostabi

“For the art-historically informed, no art has truly shocked since November 19, 1971, when Chris Burden had himself shot in the arm by a friend, at F-Space in Santa Ana, California. Sliced cows and surgically altering one's own face is aftershock art.”

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Author:Mark Kostabi

“Things don't get tough in the studio. Sometimes things get tough outside the studio and going in the studio is a relief, a sanctuary, therapy.”

Sometimes Tough Studios Therapy Relief Sanctuary

Author:Mark Kostabi

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