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

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

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

Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.

The artist who aims at perfection in everything achieves it in nothing.

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

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.

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.

Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do.

The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.