I know people can be a little nervous about swimsuits, but have some fun with it. Believe you can hold it down. If you believe you can hold it down, you can wear it.
Alex KatzMy mother thought I would have a hard life as a painter. My father thought the highest thing a person could be was an architect. Below that was a painter. So he thought it was much better than being, say, a doctor.
Alex KatzMake a painting you can work on for a long period, and make it look like it doesn't show any effort.
Alex KatzYou have to be a little scared of what you're doing. Otherwise, you just paint the same masterpiece a little worse.
Alex Katz