Quote by Bill Griffith

Then I abandoned comics for fine art because I had some romantic vision of being like Vincent Van Gogh Jr.

Then I abandoned comics for fine art because I had some roma

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This quote expresses the speaker's decision to transition from creating comics to pursuing fine art, driven by a romanticized desire to emulate the renowned artist Vincent Van Gogh. It suggests that the speaker was drawn to the idea of matching the artistic genius and success of Van Gogh, possibly hoping to cultivate a similar level of passion, creativity, and recognition.

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