Ive said its a little bit like a magician performing for a convention of magicians... all the magicians in the audience watching this illusion-Do they see the illusion, or do they see the device that made the illusion? Probably they see a little of both.
Chuck CloseAny innovation that is evident in my paintings is a direct result of something that happened in the course of making a print.
Chuck CloseThe advice I like to give young artists, or really anybody who’ll listen to me, is not to wait around for inspiration. Inspiration is for amateurs; the rest of us just show up and get to work.
Chuck CloseWhat difference does it make whether you're looking at a photograph or looking at a still life in front of you? You still have to look.
Chuck Close