Quote by Bob Dylan

I paint mostly from real life. It has to start with that. Real people, real street scenes, behind the curtain scenes, live models, paintings, photographs, staged setups, architecture, grids, graphic design. Whatever it takes to make it work.

I paint mostly from real life. It has to start with that. Re

Summary

This quote reflects the artist's approach to their work, emphasizing the importance of realism as a starting point. They assert that their paintings are inspired by real people, street scenes, and various elements of everyday life. They draw from a diverse range of sources such as photographs, live models, and even staged setups to capture the essence of the subject matter. Additionally, they highlight that other art forms, architecture, grids, and graphic design also play a role in the creative process, as long as it translates into a successful artwork.

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By Bob Dylan

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