I can go to parties all the time and not see people I want to work with, but then sometimes I do, and the way I try to describe it is that I like to refer to art history a lot in my paintings, and there are some people who just have a face that feels like art historical. Like they could be in a Tiepolo painting as a person riding through the sky in a chariot, or she could be in a fashion magazine.
In terms of the class structure that you see so much in European portraiture, I don't think one feels that in America in the 21st century. But we hav… - Will Cotton
In terms of the class structure that you see so much in European portraiture, I don't think one feels that in America in the 21st century. But we hav…
- Will Cotton
The goal of art-making in general is communication. - Will Cotton
The goal of art-making in general is communication.
Failures in art usually lead to something else interesting. - Will Cotton
Failures in art usually lead to something else interesting.
I can go to parties all the time and not see people I want to work with, but then sometimes I do, and the way I try to describe it is that I like to … - Will Cotton
I can go to parties all the time and not see people I want to work with, but then sometimes I do, and the way I try to describe it is that I like to …
Smells are so powerful and evocative, sometimes stronger than visual cues. - Will Cotton
Smells are so powerful and evocative, sometimes stronger than visual cues.
As an artist, it's possible to get tired of yourself. - Will Cotton
As an artist, it's possible to get tired of yourself.
People's love of sweets and guilty feelings about overindulgence are pretty universal. - Will Cotton
People's love of sweets and guilty feelings about overindulgence are pretty universal.
When I first started painting candyland imagery, I was looking for the best possible metaphor for everything that is pleasure, desire and insatiabili… - Will Cotton
When I first started painting candyland imagery, I was looking for the best possible metaphor for everything that is pleasure, desire and insatiabili…
In a gallery, there's an expectation of high prices and a somewhat elitist atmosphere. - Will Cotton
In a gallery, there's an expectation of high prices and a somewhat elitist atmosphere.
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