It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.

Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed.

If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then don't write, because our culture has no use for it.

Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad.

I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for.

True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.

If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.

The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.