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"Grace Jones was on the level of a Freddie Mercury of Queen, a Jimi Hendrix, and a Prince."
"What really turned my head was about a girl because to me, that sounded like a Lennon-McCartney composition."
"Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal. Bad poets deface what they take, and good poets make it into something better, or at least something different."
"Michael's work will live on and it will continue to impact and educate people."
"It's so much more than just music sometimes, you know."
"Rankin Bass specials have been influencing artists and creators since the 1960s."
"Twitch started as an artistic experiment by a 23-year-old called Justin Kan, who is considered to be an artist following in the footsteps of Andy Warhol."
"400 years after Bosch painted The Garden of Earthly Delights, it will inspire the Surrealist movement and in particular Salvador Dali."
"This art style has reflected the work of a great artist, Paul Cezanne."
"Bob's life had always been about sharing the joy of painting with others."
"Paris acknowledges her father's lasting impact on her artistic expression."
"Much of this is owed to how much influence the jack games take from art outside of their own media and reality."
"Or in hindsight, was he actually one of the most influential, talented artists of his generation?"
"Honestly, you know, it's such a double-edged sword because even those artists that you don't like sometimes they influence things in a positive way."
"Photography can be the linchpin between painting and movie sets."
"Despite everything, her legacy remains, and we'll continue to honor her."
"Nature has inspired humanity in all art forms more than anything else for centuries."
"An awakening is underway around issues of intersectionality, sexuality, and gender norms across all industries and art forms."
"I also want to make a difference in the world and I want to help and I want to you know use my voice and use music to to take steps forward."
"His art remains a constant source of inspiration for contemporary artists."
"Burton's style is often imitated in a sincere form of flattery and honor."
"The Ark of the Covenant was very much an ancient Egyptian artistic piece."
"She lives on in her beautiful published works."
"His dedication to his craft and his contributions to the arts are admired by those who appreciate nuanced performances and thoughtful storytelling."
"Every single thing in that game memorable... a testament to his absolute artistic genius."
"Even the title 'simple dreams' reflects not only the name of one of Ron's best-selling albums but also encapsulates the essence of her approach to life and music."
"Young artists are powerful. That is complete, absolute power."
"It's just an honor to be able to, you know, me getting a chance to know you a couple of years ago."
"I've realized that far after I'm gone from here that I will be a part of music history."
"The fact that artists can actually have a voice is insane."
"Kirby's legacy is felt throughout every corner of the comic book industry."
"Nikki's success paved the way for other female artists."
"He became one of the most prolific, one of the most influential, one of the most experimental artists of our time."
"The director is heavily influenced by legendary filmmaker John Carpenter..."
"Tyka Waititi is the Bill Sienkiewicz to the Neal Adams that is James Gunn."
"Tarantino built upon what artists like Dada and Scorsese had built before him."
"Your music has touched millions around the world."
"Lady Gaga is an icon and forever one of my greatest idols."
"Any time anyone who's an amazing animator says they started anime because of Newgrounds."
"All music everywhere is constantly building on itself and developing as time goes on."
"Sakamoto is the master of the digital era, serving as another master of realism."
"It felt like you were playing through the works of Dali or Esha."
"I think for me to say that I'm not inspired by RuPaul or Lady Gaga would be like a slap in the face to their art and their work."
"Artists are influenced by other artists, in a long chain of connections."
"He later wrote a big check to my colon cancer organization which I thought was super sweet. I love him, I admire him so much."
"Who is your ultimate Idol or inspiration? Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor, and my mom."
"You can't deny the amount of good that he has brought to people's lives through his art."
"The artist pulls you past where you are even where he is."
"It's really important to look at other artists and don't be afraid to lift a bit of what they're doing and put it into your own."
"Even though she is gone, she is anything but forgotten."
"Vasari was inconsolable at the death of his idol."
"The Russo's sparked a renaissance for the character."
"They're almost like a painter or an illustrator to give a look and a feel to a game."
"I think he's the most impactful generational artist of his generation... His music meant something."
"I really felt like I was a part of something and that really helped me overcome my darkness and maybe you have this feeling with some of your favorite artists too"
"Soft colors and varying tones demonstrate how much of an impact Sig had left on the world."
"Rainbows play a huge role in art, music, movies, literature, and social movements..."
"Thank you guys for your continued support towards the series."
"They have inspired and influenced so many people in so many different ways."
"It's like I'm super influenced by a bunch of artists, so many artists yeah."
"All the movies of Akira Kurosawa have influenced me throughout my career."
"Good artists borrow but great artists steal."
"He was conscious of the plan and he was curating the plan."
"His style will live on through the creations of other filmmakers."
"Bob Ross is kinda like the first ever 'guru'."
"A gifted performer can move around. Carlin, Pryor, every comic should be going, 'We're all Carlin.'"
"Artists can definitely push the boulder, that's the case."
"Critics gave it positive reviews, saying that, as can be expected from a Tim Burton movie, 'Corpse Bride' is whimsically macabre, visually imaginative, and emotionally bittersweet."
"Drake was able to change the sound of music."
"The Vacheron Constantin American history week 1921... a surrealist Salvador Dali meets Alice in Wonderland type of design..."
"Kyoto Animation works have a way of touching lives and leaving a lasting impact."
"Dune is kind of a thing that never really found huge success on the main stage but somehow inspired worlds of sci-fi in every artistic medium on earth."
"Go out there and take some of these lessons that I've showed you today."
"People take inspiration from all sorts of places."
"And when you drop this album, anybody who isn't aware at this point, of the power of what this is, is going to wake up."
"You're just an artist who could reach nearly 100 million people on the planet."
"Amy's music was a blend of influences, from jazz to R&B, pop to soul, dominating multiple genres."
"Biggie was the better emcee and lyricist, and Tupac was the one who affected people's lives more."
"We have a story to tell it's about a man who was an artist who was also about empowering not just his people but the world with the truth as he saw it."
"He changed British portraiture forever and he'd put an unforgettable face to his era."
"It's such an artistic city, with different layers of architecture."
"Arts and cinema can reflect life and push boundaries in ways that moving money around to make more of it will simply never be able to."
"What makes her importance of photographer and which is I firmly believe and I'm hope I'm relaying to you and we're gonna look at some of her work in a minute but you know it's redefining what beauty is or redefining beauty."
"Kanye has directly influenced and inspired so many people, not just his fans, but some of the biggest artists of today."
"Some artists have a certain appeal about him that allows you to look into their life and know that there's more than meets the eye."
"Art should start people talking, even if the only conversation is about art."
"Altogether, that's 291 trillion extra Joules of heat."
"If you rip off a hundred people, everyone will say you're so original."
"Prince influenced so many people and musicians."
"Artists are like the backbone of my community."
"Wes Anderson delivered holy, and honestly, I feel like a lot of people should learn from this example."
"Prasoon Joshi's impact goes beyond poetry, with critical acclaim in cinema and songwriting."
"David Gilmore was a prodigious Talent on guitar and Beyond..."
"Ellen found inspiration from her idols Woody Allen and Steve Martin."
"He's a visionary, you know? Have you ever heard of like, um, what's up Pablo Picasso? Like, I think he's the next Pablo."
"It's amazing how one song can inspire so many different interpretations as a music video."
"Buster Keaton's Legacy lives on a testament to his Timeless Artistry."
"Ka might be the best rapper alive. He's still making some of the most meaningful new music I've ever heard."
"Different versions popped on I thought wow this is pretty amazing that people are inspired and and doing these cover songs now it's great that's amazing okay."
"But in this life, it truly seemed to imitate art."
"Michael Jackson replicated dance moves and took them to the next level."
"Keep doing whatever it is that you've been doing to channel this energetic information into a physical form because it has a power and an impact that is incredibly far-reaching."
"He hasn't really had to use much of his own artistry to become as relevant as he is."
"Composers adding their touch can elevate a scene."
"What books have influenced your creativity and driven you to do better as an artist and try new things and step up your game or just find more joy in your creativity?"
"His music impacted a lot of people's lives bro."
"It's taken from those cartoons from, like, we said the '30s, which was also a strong influence on Ren and Stimpy."
"You have crossed genres, borders of all kinds, to touch lives around the globe."
"Tupac Shakur was not just a rapper, poet, and actor, but a voice for the voiceless and a symbol of resilience."
"He left behind a legacy of timeless music and a devoted fanbase."
"My first artistic heroes were guys like Todd McFarlane, J Scott Campbell, Joe Madureira, and Michael Turner."
"Dezaki was one of the most creative and influential minds the medium has ever seen, and he deserves a lot more recognition."
"There's a reason why she was a world-renowned artist."
"His legacy lives on, man, through everybody that's rhyming today, bro."
"Blade Runner has inspired so many filmmakers."
"Art music design fashion is going to be incredible."
"Jodorowsky is one of the most prolific artists I've ever covered."
"The movie pays homage to anime in its characters' expressions and in the acting."
"If you have a platform, how dare you not sing about things that matter?"
"Keep creating. The fact that you guys are going out there and utilizing the stuff that I am teaching makes me so happy."
"Art can save children, and through the children, the art can save the world."
"We're all suffering, music can be the antidote to a lot of human suffering."
"Having your music influenced by another's music is theft."
"I've never met Jay Z, but if I meet him, I'm going to just rant about how good 4:44 is."
"Art is a great vehicle for making your space unique."
"William Pope L's legacy will continue to inspire artists and audiences alike for years to come." - Tribute to William Pope L.
"I love that I am able to inspire anyone to create."
"Odd Future paved the way for the current generation of breakthrough artists and creative innovation."
"BTS paid the way for us, and other artists are influenced by them too. We would like to also strive for a similar path."
"He's really a genius in that sense that was very inspiring to work alongside that kind of creative force."
"Art has a strange way of manipulating us... opinions that reinforce my own is cool and all but it's hearing from those of you that go in a completely different direction that's truly interesting."
"Her passing is a significant loss to the world of theater and feminist literature, but her Legacy will continue to inspire future generations of playwrights and activists."
"I love reading your comments... it's so gratifying to see that I've influenced some of you to pick up a brush."
"He paved the way for you to sashay in your [expletive], so don't ever play Three Stacks."
"There's something about music that really grabs people's emotional sense."
"That is gonna be champion forever, you know, making such a difference."
"Art has the capacity to elevate and inspire, but can it endanger your soul?"
"Salvador Dali, a really incredible guy, he was literally the king of art deco."
"Liza Minnelli's appearance is often described as a blend of allure and artistic power, and her beauty is always recognized and appreciated by her fans."
"Resistance and change often begin in art, and very often in our art, the art of words." - Ursula K. Le Guin
"That's one of the best drummers of all time, and again, this is something that probably everyone can play, but not everyone can come up with this idea."
"Just your presence, your voice, your artwork... I feel can really heal others."
"The fact is like everything is always derivative of something else. There's always going to be some kind of thing that somebody did before that's exactly like what you're doing now."
"You're iconic to the culture and an important part of my experience with the culture."
"Some music by some artists some composers is able to still speak tens and twenties and hundreds of years on."
"Burtonesque" is a unique blend of surrealist nightmare and childlike whimsy inspired by German Expressionism, suburban Americana, and a gothic sensibility.
"Now he's part of a new generation of revolutionary artists who are molding and reshaping Nigerian society and shaking the country up politically and socially."
"Recognize that voice? I bet you that's the colorful voice of Leonardo da Vinci."
"Many monsters are based on Yoshitaka Amano's designs from early iterations in the series."
"You know, all of our creativity came from somewhere at some point."
"I'd rather work 20 hours a day for me than 4 or 8 hours a day for you."
"His innovative spirit, artistic versatility, and charismatic presence will be remembered and celebrated."
"Sorano's work inspired a generation of artists and activists not only in Argentina but across the globe."
"Coolio's Gangster's Paradise is is not just sampled but he pretty much just copy and paste Stevie Wonder's song."
"Inside the stretching room, the original portraits were heavily inspired by Mark Davis's concept art."
"Let yourself intentionally be influenced by other artists."
"Lily Tomlin continues to inspire audiences with her timeless humor and unparalleled talent."
"Burton's influence on Batman in the way we view his infamous rogues gallery is fascinating."
"She is remembered as a groundbreaking artist who brought an inimitable spirit and infectious energy to all her endeavors." - Annie Ross
"Don't let anyone make you feel bad for being inspired by someone else we all are whether it's conscious or subconscious."
"Music will always be there for you, it will always guide you."
"Beethoven has had more influence on me than any other single artist."
"One of the absolute best, most iconic musicians."
"In the coming years, there'll be many black artists following Rihanna's lead."
"Prince was one of the most prolific songwriters, performers, musicians of his time."
"I love the way you do line art, you've inspired me."
"I think they've got such a lovely chemistry that'll go a long way in the hands of another filmmaker."
"If Julia drew an anime, it would look like Jojo's Bizarre Adventure."
"Morissette will take you wherever she's going to take you."
"Storytelling, when it's good, has real power."
"I love that Tudor Rose by the way, that design element is so cool."
"Female Divas have long provided queer men with the closest thing to a safe space to their Artistic Endeavors and our subsequent Escape into their hyper feminine Utopia."
"Joy inspires dreams and Beauty inspires Joy."
"You have to have Avenues to inspire you. You have to have other artists that you look at for inspiration."
"It's got a really cool animation style to resemble Sketchbook drawings hearkening back to its comic origins."
"I loved the party atmosphere and the mix of colors, the very ambitious painting style, and the way that they've incorporated the artist's different style and personality into the one piece."
"The artists are the ones that rule the future, because they create the future."
"This is the most influential piece of art in the last two decades."
"One chance in a million was all that chump ever had in his life, and he made it good."
"The 12th house is all about surrender. It's all about the completion or end of a journey, it's all about the unconscious or subconscious mind, mystery and art and things that are otherworldly."
"This song as much as any in their catalog has inspired generations of kids to pick up a guitar or sit down at a drum kit and start their rock and roll Journey."
"Dylan and Laura are geniuses and you cannot tell me otherwise."
"He made her feel that she could be beautiful on the stage."
"It's gonna be official though, I'm not giving it away. The purple tape, how y'all receive that, that's how you gonna get this."
"These small shapes will determine the character quite a bit."
"If Van Gogh was our 20th-century artist saint, James Baldwin is our 20th-century one."
"If you're going to steal, steal from the best."
"Beethoven's masterpiece has withstood the test of time, not only influencing many composers after, but also generally considered one of the greatest musical compositions of all time."
"Do you see how that changes the character a lot? The silhouette of the edge of the chin, the chin, and the cheeks makes a big difference."
"Level three: people who create style. What's different about level three is instead of just looking at other artists."
"Rob Liefeld helped redefine the artistic language of comics."
"Kehlani is one of my people that just inspires me beyond belief."
"Your work has healed my feminine so much that I'm too feminine now. I literally cannot get anything done."
"The impetus for the 20th century rooted in the three figures of Suzanne, Goga, and Van Gogh."
"Richard Corben, I love Richard Corben's work. The late Richard Corben, I love Den."
"Knowing which specific artists influence you can help you understand your tastes and help you find your art style."
"I'm feeling very inspired and not necessarily by the items in the box but by the artists."
"Much of twentieth-century art and creativity as we know it was all born out of this great migration."
"I started learning a little bit more about how light reflects on water and setting up stuff by studying Louis Ashton Knight."
"You can't imagine how Picasso and Matisse had been taught separately in all art history courses...but the specifics of the way they bounced off each other only became clear."