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.

Freedom works, it turns out; the Constitution codified and structured freedom at a level unparalleled in world history.

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

You have to control, focus and temper the strength. Uncontrolled strength is usually an explosion. Sometimes on the other hand let it explode and pick up the pieces.

Heroes inspire us for many reasons: they make tough decisions, they keep going and they get done what matters. But there’s another reason we love our heroes. Inside us all, we know we have the power to become one ourselves.

One can be a technical master - full of craftsmanship, but not in most senses an artistic master.

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