If my work was found centuries later, what work would I want to be found? What would it be made of? What meaning would come from it?
In this era of social media, more people can see what other people are doing, but the price for that has been a loss of privacy and time to develop, replaced by seemingly non-stop self-promotion.
The art world is not a meritocracy; luck and being ready when the luck strikes are very important to outward success. Always be ready.
Art is a decision that you make—to live a life learning and doing a specific thing.
I wish I had learned how important it is to set rules for yourself.
If you have one friend who believes in your dream and passion, I think that’s good enough to go.
Art school was for me a dreamlike place that I never imagined existed, because it was full of people who, like me, were just trying as hard as they could, all day, to make the best picture possible.
I absolutely adore the quality of intrepid joy in people who are playfully game to try anything once and boldly go forth into the unknown.
When I get inspired, I feel like I can do almost anything.
“The thing I have not achieved,” explains Casey, “is something that cannot be achieved: Not ever being complacent.”