Kids are naturally gifted at art from a very young age. The problem is when they get older and become self-conscious. The process should always be fun, though. Damien Hirst ageartconscious Change image and share on social
Even as a kid in drawing class, I had real ambition. I wanted to be the best in the class, but there was always some other feller who was better; so I thought, 'It can't be about being the best, it has to be about the drawing itself, what you do with it.' That's kind of stuck with me. Damien Hirst ambitionclassdraw share on social
The idea of being a painter, I've always thought, is better than being an artist or a sculptor. Damien Hirst artisthaveidea Change image and share on social
Whenever I've been well-known or hitting the press, I've always had to get my credit card out to prove I'm Damien Hirst. Damien Hirst cardcreditdamien Change image and share on social
People don't like contemporary art, but all art starts life as contemporary - I can't really see a difference. Damien Hirst artcontemporarydifference Change image and share on social
There was a point I could have just churned out the spot and spin paintings for ever and laughed all the way to the bank. Damien Hirst bankchurnlaugh Change image and share on social
A painting probably is the most shocking increase in value, from what it costs to make to what you sell it for. Damien Hirst costincreasemake Change image and share on social
I used to watch 'Top of the Pops' when I was a kid and say 'Yeah!' or 'Boo!' at every single song. So there was nothing in the middle. You brutally put it on one side or another. Damien Hirst boobrutallykid Change image and share on social
Making art, good art, is always a struggle. It can make you happy when you pull it off. There's no better feeling. It's beauteous. But it's always about hard work and inspiration and sweat and good ideas. Damien Hirst artbeauteousfelt share on social
