Home / Quotes / Quote by Sergei Bongart

Quote by Sergei Bongart

“If you paint from 35mm Kodachrome, you end up with a 4x5 foot Kodachrome!”

Quote by Sergei Bongart

Author

Sergei Bongart was a Russian artist known for his unique painting style and rich artistic achievements. His works combined elements of modernism and expressionism, winning the admiration of audiences worldwide. more

You May Also Like

“Practice like good musician; draw every day.”

Practice Musician Draws

Author:Sergei Bongart

“The most horrible question students ask: 'How do you paint copper?' 'How do you paint flesh or glass?' You paint everything the same way: Right color, right value, in right spot. There are no prescriptions.”

Way Values Asks Students Color Paint Glasses Flesh Horrible Spots Prescriptions Copper

Author:Sergei Bongart

“First trust your eyes... then check by rules. Many times something else is happening, and the rules will not apply.”

Firsts Eye Happenings Checks

Author:Sergei Bongart

“Learn technique; have full command to the extent of not being conscious of how it is done. When craftsmanship has been developed, you are free to create... technique will give way to expression!”

Way Giving Has Beens Done Expression Conscious Technique Command Craftsmanship

Author:Sergei Bongart

“You have to be bold because there will be folks who will say, "You can't" or "You shouldn't" or "Why?" There is a certain boldness to saying, "Well, I really don't want to be a high-powered corporate lawyer. I'm really passionate about painting."”

Want Wells Certain Courage Painting Folks Passionate Lawyer Corporate Boldness

Author:Chris Gardner

“It's okay to fail; it's not okay to quit.”

Failing Failure Okay Quitting Not Okay

Author:Chris Gardner

“It is funny, I don't feel old enough to give advice... But with the advisers you trust, you better listen to them. It may be bad news but that's the only way you're going to improve.”

Way Giving Feels May Enough Advice News Bad News Adviser

Author:Ben Heppner

“I am learning to be more vulnerable and open on stage. This comes with the development of my acting abilities.”

Ability Acting Stage Development Vulnerable Vulnerability

Author:Ben Heppner

“Do what you love. Go to a good art school and study with the best teachers. Move to New York and read Ask Mark Kostabi.”

Art School Moving Asks Study Teacher Advice New York Mark What You Love Best Teacher Good Art Art School

Author:Mark Kostabi

“As a comic book artist, once you become a master, you end up a slave. In fine art you're always free... since I couldn't make it at Marvel, I made my life a carnival.”

Art Made Book Ends Artist Masters Fine Slave Comic Comic Book Fine Arts Carnivals

Author:Mark Kostabi