What do these so-called artists mean when they preach the discovery of the'new'? Is there anything new? Everything has been done, everything has been discovered.

It takes 25 years to learn to draw, one hour to learn to paint.

Draw lines - draw a lot of lines

Drawing is the honesty of art.

Make copies, young man, many copies. You can only become a good artist by copying the masters.

Fine and delicate taste is the fruit of education and experience.

Is there anyone among the great men who has not imitated? Nothing is made with nothing.