Failure is a function of success. Without failure it is impossible to measure gain.

The degree to which painting achieves success equals the emotional involvement of the artist.

We paint best when we lean on our nervous system.

A trick isn't magic until it works.

William F. Reese

Cameras report, artists express.

On the plains of hesitation bleach the bones of countless millions who at the dawn of victory, sat down to rest, and resting, died.

Any mark left unmolested is lovely.

Art! Who can comprehend her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess?

Painting is an attempt to come to terms with life. There are as many solutions as there are human beings.

Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting with the gift of speech.

We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth.

Think more, paint less.

YOU CAN'T SHAKE THE DEVIL'S HAND WITH YOUR FINGERS CROSSED

Painting: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather and exposing them to the critic.