It is the eye of ignorance that assigns a fixed and unchangeable color to every object; beware of this stumbling block.
Paul GauguinProficiency in art is a contract with your self and the empowerment of your self. Not all of us demand or even desire proficiency, but for those who do it's necessary to temper the influence of groups. And while some artists think history is bunk, the historical evidence is overwhelming: "In my isolation I grow stronger."
Paul GauguinPoor artist! You gave away part of your soul when you painted the picture which you are now trying to dispose of.
Paul Gauguin