Without intent all painting is meaningless.

Some people who look at abstract art say 'I could do that.' A good response is, 'Go ahead but then you'll be accused of copying.

What makes you think painting is any less difficult than brain surgery?

One of Cezanne's unfinished paintings... appears to be a completed work even though only a few strokes of paint have been put down. My methods are similar... I expect each of my paintings to appear whole in every stage.

Without intent all painting is meaningless.

Make a child a painting and he'll be happy for a day. Teach a child to paint and he'll be miserable for a lifetime.