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Quote by Molly Crabapple

“Art is for the elite because it has a very high price-point of entry. And when one is in that social strata, they look down at illustrators because they just draw things directly for a few hundred dollars and that's seen as being a bit grubby. Galleries allow artists to stay relatively divorced from the financial aspects of their trade. I am lucky because I do fine art, and that is half of my living. And then illustration provides the other half.”

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Molly Crabapple

Molly Crabapple is an American artist known for her illustrations, paintings, and writing. Her work often addresses social and political themes, frequently exploring issues of gender, power, and identity. Crabapple's artwork has been exhibited in numerous exhibitions and featured in various publications. more

“Working a model liberated me from ever having to hold a day job. I transitioned from doing that to working full-time as an artist. If you're 19 and living cheap, being an artist model can sustain you. I dropped out of college at 21 and my illustration hadn't yet taken off. It is more than working in a store. It is a hard way to make a living but you earn more than in a similarly unskilled job.”

Artist Taken College Being An Artist

Author:Molly Crabapple

“I think treating a model as nothing but a collection of tendons is done to lessen people's discomfort with the fact that they are looking at a naked person. They think it makes the audience and model more comfortable. But that was not the case when I modeled and I find that others agree. I feel that the sexual component is essential. I feel it is much more objectifying to be a table than a beautiful naked girl.”

Thinking Done Beautiful Girl Audience Agree

Author:Molly Crabapple

“Self-denial and self-discipline, however, will be recognized as the outstanding qualities of a good soldier.”

Self Quality Discipline Soldier Denial Self Discipline Outstanding Self-denial Good Soldiers

Author:William Lyon Mackenzie King

“A lot of my creative projects are inspired and driven by technology and style. My mission is to recycle as much plastic possible in my lifetime and beyond in the form of high quality products.”

Quality Technology Creative Style Lifetime Inspired Driven

Author:Pharrell Williams