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“Real art, like the wife of an affectionate husband, needs no ornaments. But counterfeit art, like a prostitute, must always be decked out. The cause of production of real art is the artist's inner need to express a feeling that has accumulated...The cause of counterfeit art, as of prostitution, is gain. The consequence of true art is the introduction of a new feeling into the intercourse of life... The consequences of counterfeit art are the perversion of man, pleasure which never satisfies, and the weakening of man's spiritual strength.”

“The artist has only to remain true to his dream and it will possess his work in such a manner that it will resemble the work of no other man.”

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Book:Albert Pinkham Ryder: Exhibition April 8-May 12, 1961

Source: Albert Pinkham Ryder: Exhibition April 8-May 12, 1961

“Originality is way overrated. To make, you need to take. All great artists do.”

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Author:Walter Darby Bannard

“Nast is an artist of uncommon abilities. His works evince originality of conception, freedom of manner, lofty appreciation of national ideas and action, and a large artistic instinct.”

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Author:James Jackson Jarves

“To be an artist and to be recognized by another artist who is, you know, just something you can't even put into words, someone that is so far beyond what the normal human being experience is in terms of creativity and originality. That was kind of a moment where I thought wow maybe I do have something more that makes me special.”

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Author:Misty Copeland