Basquiat Quotes

I start a picture and I finish it. I don’t think about art while I work. I try to think about life.

I cross out words so you will see them more. The fact that they are obscured makes you want to read them.

Art is how we decorate space; music is how we decorate time.

I don’t think about art when I’m working. I try to think about life.

I’m not a real person. I’m a legend.

I wanted to paint like the masters, but I had the urge to break free and create my own mythology.

I am not a black artist, I am an artist.

Every line means something.

I don’t think about art when I’m not working. I try to think about life.

I want to be a machine that creates emotions.

I don’t care about what people think, I care about what I think.

Art is not about aesthetics, it’s about expressing yourself.

I don’t need drugs, I am drugs.

I wanted to be a star, not a gallery mascot.

Art is my life. It’s the only thing that keeps me going.

I am an artist, not a commodity.

I want my art to make people think, feel, and question everything.

I don’t follow trends, I set them.

I paint what I see, not what others want to see.

Art is the ultimate form of rebellion.

I want my art to be a reflection of the times we live in.

I don’t paint to please others, I paint to express myself.

My art is an escape from reality and a way to create my own world.

I paint to bring beauty to the world and to inspire others.

I don’t limit myself to one medium, I explore them all.

Art is my voice, my weapon, and my sanctuary.

I create art to challenge the status quo and provoke thought.

I paint to capture the essence of a moment and freeze it in time.

I don’t conform to the rules of art, I make my own rules.

Art is a language that transcends barriers and speaks to the soul.

I paint to express the chaos and beauty of life.

I am not bound by society’s expectations, I am free to create my own reality.

Art is my therapy, my passion, and my purpose.

I don’t seek validation from others, my art is its own validation.

I create art to remind myself and others that we are all works in progress.

I paint to tell a story, to share a message, and to connect with others.

I don’t create art for fame or fortune, I create art for the love of the process.

Art is a journey of self-discovery, a way to explore the depths of the human experience.

I paint to awaken the imagination and inspire wonder.

I am not afraid to fail, because failure is a necessary part of growth and creativity.

Art is a form of rebellion against the mundane and the predictable.

I don’t strive for perfection in my art, I strive for authenticity and passion.

I paint to challenge stereotypes and break down barriers.

I am constantly evolving as an artist, always pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

I paint to express the indescribable, the emotions that words can’t capture.