A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.

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

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

It is through art, and through art only, that we can realise our perfection.

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

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.

An artist is somebody who produces things that people don't need to have.

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

The beginning is the most important part of the work.

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.