Technical achievement without vision is only craft.

Passion is the very fuel of inspiration. Artists, of all people, must be willing to share their passions with the world.

Passion is the very fuel of inspiration.

If a muse knocked at our studio door tomorrow, how many of us would even notice?

Stroke followed stroke with the velocity of light. The movement of my hand was interrupted only by the act of changing colors.

When a painting problem crops up, don't rush to fix it. You probably already know one way to fix it, but wait for something else to show up... invite the muses to bring you a new solution.

I believe that every artist has his or her own vision of the world; our job as artists is to find and express that vision. The most important thing is to keep exploring, yourself and your materials.

There is value in being free and spontaneous but the greatest power comes from seeing and using what results from that freedom.

Stop. Breathe. Allow yourself the luxury of doing nothing for a moment, or an hour, or even a day. It is in emptiness that inspiration will appear.

The final lesson is that 'reality' is always the way to go and that acceptance is the only way to get there.

We all tell stories--to ourselves and to each other. Some of learn to tell only the most interesting bits.

When God wanted to create the horse, he said to the South Wind, "I want to make a creature of you. Condense." And the Wind condensed.

Names which tell stories have been worth millions of dollars. So a great deal of research often precedes the selection of a name.

I was always more of an academic than a jock.

I sympathize with every kitchen porter.

Yoga changed my life. Hopefully, it will do that for others.

Get out of your head and get into your heart. Think less, feel more.

Every need brings what's needed. Pain bears its cure like a child. Having nothing produces provisions. Ask a difficult question, And the marvelous answer appears.

Best they honor thee Who honor in thee only what is best.