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"I encourage my students to break rules all the time in order to get rid of their inhibitions and preconceived ideas about what makes good art." (Ann Baldwin)
"I teach positive attitude and show my students how to paint the way THEY have always wanted to paint." (Robert Burridge)
"Only in recent years have artists had the right to get their (bookcover) artwork back. In the fifties the publishers used to have an occasional clearout and burn the artwork in the back alley." (Fred Gambino)
"Religion had a lot to do with the progress of art in the Islamic society which, by extension, had some influence here, in the Occident. The irony is that, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, the arts, in fact all the sciences, flourished on an unprecedented scale under Islam's influence, while Christian Civilization was mired in the ignorance of the Dark Ages." (Ivan Lloyd)
"No one comes to a painting without prejudices. However, if the viewer is receptive, he is elevated by the vision and solutions of the artist in a way that changes his perceptions. Those that look but do not see will always be with us, but hopefully we can hook those that are open and looking. *Sherrie McGraw)
"....dealing with galleries is "business," not "art". I think many artist have a hard time realizing they live in 2 very different worlds; one is business and one is art. Of course, one solution is to not sell your work ever and remain purely an artist. I choose to try to find a path in both these worlds. In short, you have to paint quality paintings and find a gallery that feels it will fill a need in their inventory." (Chuck Waldman)
"I view fame as an illusion -- here today, gone tomorrow, and no substance to it whatever." (Kristine Leonard Amodeo)
"Women have a natural tendency toward creativeness. This generation of women is more determined to achieve their goals and make these choices work in their lives. In other words women are finally stepping forward and fulfilling their dreams, thus more women pursuing the arts." (Sherie Drake)
"Painting is a visual poetic expression. So artists should become an integral part of the subject they wish to paint. That is where mood, feeling, and intimacy come from. I think that is what the plein air approach by the Impressionists was really all about." (Jim Pescott)
"Another aspect of selling your own work is your enthusiasm. No one can talk about your work with the same passion and knowledge that you have. And there are times when it is that very passion and knowledge that actually sells the work" (Aleta Pippin)
"Michelangelo loved men and it shows in his glorification of the male body. You know a Kinkade when you see one, the same goes for Royo, Neiman, etc. Caitlin loved the Native Americans, Charles Russell the working cowboy, and the list is endless. Paint what you love and keep your eye on the prize."  (Jack White)
I cannot figure out how the world has gotten into such ugliness, wars, torture, terrorism, murder, genocide, etc. I guess homosapiens are capable of tremendous good and evil. Greedy governments and politicians chart the murderous course of history, but the basic peoples of the world are lovely, kind individuals." (Ione Citrin)
Basically, we model our lives on what`s around us. If you live in a city your life gets modeled by noise and concrete. In nature, a feeling of well-being might be there. I want to be aware. Once aware, I can modify my behavior. Once aware of your sacred connection to nature and spirit, you can run with that and live experiences you never dreamed existed." (Erez Sitzer)