The true artist is a man who believes absolutely in himself, because he is absolutely himself, takes no notice whatever of the public, a beautiful work of art is made to please himself.
The moment that an artist takes notice of what other people want, and tries to supply the demand, he ceases to be an artist, and becomes a dull or an amusing craftsman, an honest or a dishonest tradesman. Becoming too conscious of the public, appealing directly to the sympathies of the public, or by directly mocking at them spoils the work