Whatever emotions you're going through, you somehow seek out the people that are going through similar emotions or that maybe have something you need.
Ryan McGinleyI went through a pretty big David Bowie period when I was younger, and that has affected me profoundly in my life and my work.
Ryan McGinleyA lot of people, even my parents, thought, "Art school, I don't know. We'll support you but the success rate for artists is really slim."
Ryan McGinleyMost of the e-mails I get nowadays are from students who ask me how I got my start. In truth its from having a really supportive family but also having a good patron who will help you - like financing all those early trips I took.
Ryan McGinley