Whatever the source of emotion that drives me to create, I want to give it a form which has some connection with the visible world, even if it is only to wage war on that world....I want my paintings to be able to defend themselves to resist the invader, just as though there were razor blades on all surfaces so no one could touch them without cutting his hands.

When art critics get together they talk about Form and Structure and Meaning. When artists get together they talk about where you can buy cheap turpentine.

Painting is stronger than me, it makes me do it's bidding.

Are we to paint what's on the face, what's inside the face, or what's behind it?

An idea is a point of departure and no more. As soon as you elaborate it, it becomes transformed by thought.

The first half of life is learning to be an adult-the second half is learning to be a child.

The path to youth takes a lifetime.