Abstract understanding doesn't mean arbitrary sloshing and messing. Abstract art is controlled visual magic based on laws and methodology. Abstraction generally involves implication, suggestion and mystery rather that obvious description. Like a good poem, a good abstraction attacks your feelings before your understanding. Abstraction within realism adds zest and excitement to otherwise dull subject matter. Abstract understanding takes time and patience.

Art is a path on which we honour our world.

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

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.

You're right, super-realism is back in style.

A drawing a day keeps the cobwebs away.

Dogs are angels sent from heaven in order to help us to be better people.