Observation and study are necessary to achieve mastery of light and form

To learn to draw is to draw and draw and draw.

To any man who has slaved to acquire skill in his art, it is most irritating to have his ability referred to as a “gift.”

The difficulties of not knowing are always much greater than the effort of learning.

It is ten per cent how you draw, and ninety per cent what you draw.

If you intend to make a living at drawing, by all means learn it [the rules of perspective] now, and do not have them bothering you and your work for the rest of your life.

Art without color would lose much of its purpose.

A head is not drawn until you can feel the unseen side.

No "knack" of drawing heads can compete with sound knowledge.

There’s only one way to assure consistently good work. That is consistently thorough preparation.

Wisdom is the reward for surviving our own stupidity.

She was born of space. And starlight. But she bled wrath. And vengeance.."[From Current Work In Progress]

Some natures are too good to be spoiled by praise.

The time you spend alone with God will transform your character and increase your devotion. Then your integrity and godly behavior in an unbelieving world will make others long to know the Lord.

Encouraging young people to believe in themselves and find their own voice whether it's through writing, drama or art is so important in giving young people a sense of self-worth.

All I know of birds to this date is that sparrows are the ones that are not pigeons.

Your body has to be in top condition. Your Chess deteriorates as your body does. You can't separate body from mind

Whoever has looked deeply into the world might well guess what wisdom lies in the superficiality of men.

Prudence is not hesitation, procrastination, or moderation. It is not driving in the middle of the road. It is not the way of ambivalence, indecision, or safety.

We can never be prepared for everything. No one person can anticipate all of life. In fact, overpreparation is yet another way to wall ourselves in from life.