I used to go and flatten my nose against that window and absorb all I could of his art. It changed my life. I saw art then as I wanted to see it.

If painting is no longer needed, it seems a pity that some of us are born into the world with such a passion for line and color.

I have touched with a sense of art some people-they felt the love and the life. Can you offer me anything to compare to that joy for an artist?

Women should be someone and not something.

I think that if you shake the tree, you ought to be around when the fruit falls to pick it up.

Acceptance, under someone else's terms, is worse than rejection.

There are two ways for a painter: the broad and easy one or the narrow and hard one.

I am independent! I can live alone and I love to work.

The first sight of Degas' pictures was the turning point of my artistic life.

It changed my life. I saw art then as I wanted to see it.

There's only one thing in life for a woman; it's to be a mother... A woman artist must be... capable of making primary sacrifices.

You can be RELIGIOUS without being SPIRITUAL or You can be SPIRITUAL without being RELIGIOUS or Both It all depends on your Philosophy.

Dreading dusk, fearing night, praying for dawn.

We have all at one time been stranded on islands shouting lies across the seas of misunderstanding, hoping the fog will carry our mischief to the distant ports in people’s minds.

Do not take on a traditionally built person unless you are prepared for a heavyweight bout.

People buy ideas, they don't buy photographs.

It was a great honour to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. I didn't know they had a caddie division.

Time is the best avenger.

One hour of neglect can undo a year of pious effort.

Be appreciative of what's right with your life. In your gratitude is power to make it even better