Everyone in those days expected that art students were wild, licentious characters. We didn't know how to be, but we sure were anxious to learn.

I'm the oldest antique in town.

Everyone in those days expected that art students were wild, licentious characters. We didn't know how to be, but we sure were anxious to learn.

If there was sadness in this creative world of mine, it was a pleasant sadness. If there were problems, they were humorous problems.

I can take a lot of pats on the back. I love it when I get admiring letters from people. And, of course, I'd love it if the critics would notice me, too.

I just wanted to do something important.

I paint life as I would like it to be.