I've explored a variety of directions and themes over the years. But I think in my painting you can see the signature of one artist, the work of one wrist.

I don't resent being a female painter. I don't exploit it. I paint.

A really good picture looks as if it's happened at once. It's an immediate image.

I'd rather risk an ugly surprise than rely on things I know I can do.

I had the landscape in my arms as I painted it. I had the landscape in my mind and shoulder and wrist.

The question of sex will take care of itself.

There are no rules. That is how art is born, how breakthroughs happen. Go against the rules or ignore the rules. That is what invention is about.