Chuck Close Quotes

“I think the problem with the arts in America is how unimportant it seems to be in our educational system.”

“Never let anyone define what you are capable of by using parameters that don't apply to you.”

“Painting is the frozen evidence of a performance.”

“You don't have to reinvent the wheel every day. Today you will do what you did yesterday, and tomorrow you will do what you did today. Eventually you will get somewhere.”

“Inspiration is for amateurs; the rest of us just show up and get to work.”