If you want to follow your dreams, you have to say no to all the alternatives.

The artist who chooses the difficult muse; or only has a difficult muse; should not be surprised with the results.

If you want to follow your dreams, you have to say no to all the alternatives.

The Impressionists had to fight the gallery system for many years before becoming accepted. One of their methods of fighting was to band together and hold their own shows.

Marketing of art is, and to my mind has always been, trendy. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean there is any real long-term value. As an artist I do what I like. As a collector I collect what I like.

If you think success will make you happy, you have it backwards.

General anxiety is the bridge between the manic joys of creation, exploration, new revelations, professional acceptance and reward, and the depression of self-critique, professional rejection and stagnation. All are part of the roller coaster ride of an artist's life.