Passion is the force that springs an artist from the needling cushion of depression.

Artists with serious aspirations need to be left alone to follow the course of their own imagination.

I do know, for most of us, the very best of times are when you're in your own space sweating, trying to squeeze quality out of imperfect capabilities.

Never forget that the nurturing and preservation of your own muse is job one. Lose it and you may be losing a great deal.

In painting you cover up your sins and everyone thinks you're naturally talented.

Art, because it's so easy to do, and yet so difficult to do well, encourages humility in the human soul.

When you serve your passions, proficiency gradually takes over and becomes habitual.