I've had far more success than I ever expected. But I do think that a lot of successful artists have an aim to be successful, even if they don't outw…

- Jim Shaw

I feel like schizoid is a precursor to schizophrenia or manic depression. I feel like I'm manic. I have parts of schizoid, parts of Asperger's. I'm a…

- Jim Shaw

One thing I noticed over time is that if I got a bad review, usually the bad part of it was at the very end. I could tell that nobody read the whole …

- Jim Shaw

There's so much art and it's gotten so flashy. In the global marketplace, having art that's shiny and has neon lights is almost what you need for any…

- Jim Shaw

There's so many bigger things in the world. The art world is such a tiny little thing compared to wars and migration crises. It's weird to be self-ab…

- Jim Shaw

There's a lot of different kinds of success. I'm so dedicated to the making of the art that the rest of my life atrophies, unfortunately.

- Jim Shaw

I feel like I have to avoid certain thrift store-isms, having been known for the thrift store paintings. It's like I have to not paint that way.

- Jim Shaw

When you're younger, you go out and you're convivial because you have to be. But once you don't have to meet people anymore, what's your motivation i…

- Jim Shaw

I realized that I wasn't naturally born to good taste. I understand what it is, but I am happy to wear bright colors. I do have a few items of black …

- Jim Shaw