Faith is the physical description of God. That's what He is. It's the only word we have in our language to accurately describe His physical form.

Van Gogh is the best example of how a person can be on the right track, propelled by gut feeling and some kind of strange obsessive stubborn conviction, that no one seems to understand.

Not worrying about the cost of materials and tools extends my artistic freedom.

Not everybody paints what the public will pay for. The method in which an artist receives money is nobody's business, what matters is that paintings are produced.

I just paint to fulfill an urge. When I don't have the urge, I just don't paint. This is not some stupid contest. But if it is, I feel like the winner that came in last.

It's interesting to see the world's fascination with a troubled artist. The artists sure wouldn't share their enthusiasm.

Because an illusion is an illusion. Reality always exists despite the facade.

Mechanization best serves mediocrity.

You get kind of bored being in catalogues all the time.

I'd rather be working for a paycheck, than waiting to win the lottery. Besides, maybe this time it's different, I mean, I really think you like me.

In modern capitalism economic exploitation rather than political oppression is the real enemy of the people.

What happens to you here is forever.

New York is a wonderful place to shoot. The bystanders are great. They are enthusiastic. They respect the process, and you get the energy of the city.

In my mind, I've never lost a fight.

Do all that you can do in a perfect manner every day, but do it without haste, worry or fear. Go as fast as you can , but never hurry.