It is only after years of struggle and deprivation that the young artist should touch color - and then only in the company of his betters.

I paint because the spirits whisper madly inside my head.

Art is everywhere you look for it, hail the twinkling stars for they are God's careless splatters

Painting, because of its universality, becomes speculation.

The language of art is celestial in origin and can only be understood by the chosen.

Can the darkness condemn the light?

I was created by the all powerful God to fill the universe with my masterpieces.

Artists create out of a sense of desolation. The spirit of creation is a excruciating, intricate exploration from within the soul.

I suffer for my art and despise the witless moneyed scoundrels who praise it.

You must study the Masters but guard the original style that beats within your soul and put to sword those who would try to steal it.

Dance is your words expressed with movement.

Life is an opportunity to sing the song of love.

Your technique means nothing if you're not using your talents for the betterment of humanity.

The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.

I am a lover born to love each part and parcel of the universe with my deep intense emotions. I love to connect with the world and each connection enriches my existence as it blends in my identity.

Lady's mouth tasted like blood and iron all the time now. It tasted like defeat.

I loved acting, I started as a child and it is interesting because I didn't compare myself to others that were doing the same thing. I just felt that I needed to stay focused and stay out of trouble.

The more work you put in on your outline and getting the skeleton of your story right, the easier the process is later.

My friends call me Clark Kent: I'm known to change in phone booths.

Deathless laurel is the victor's due.

When I began as a model, everybody tried to remold me: I was too fat, too little, they tried to re-shape my teeth - I am very proud that I have stayed as I was.