If I ever have a conflict between art and nature, I let art win.

If you find yourself worrying, go outside, take three breaths, address a tree and quietly say, 'Thank you.' If you can't find a tree, a dandelion will do... Nature is magic.

I never thought that I would support myself with art - everyone in the Group of Seven had day jobs. I became a geography teacher so that I could get free field trips into the wilderness to paint.

To me the most important thing in a piece of art is the thought. Technique is totally secondary.

I've never thought sitting around worrying helps anything, except to help shorten your life.

I got serious about painting at 12, when most people give up.

It doesn't take more skill to paint hundreds of strokes rather than one right stroke but it takes more patience.

The most important question facing the planet is: Is it worth it?

Nature is not a free lunch, but we treat it as a free lunch.

In our instant pudding world, everything is sweet, smooth, very convenient and fast. There are lots of assorted flavors, but they're all artificial.

Aesthetic pleasure is not to be taken lightly; it's very important for the spirit and therefore the health.

The Fear of failure is the greatest fear of man. Even the fear of death is fear of failing to continue life.

Profitability. Growth. Quality. Exceeding customer expectations. These are not examples of values. These are examples of corporate strategies being sold to you as values.

Our own freewill, to choose the paths we take, no greater deed could ever be done than for another's sake.

They wasn't gonna give you nothin'. I didn't care as long as they let me play my music. Cash on the spot... You cheat me and I'm gonna get me some money, too.

On an independent film, you really learn about pace. You have so little time to do things, that you really have to know your scenes.

People always say you can't do a red lip if you have red hair but I've never shied away from it. I think you can absolutely do that. It's more about hair colour and complexion.

My dear, if heaven is truly a place, then it is situated in your heart, that special place, that was reserved for me.

I haven't chosen to make an issue of faith.

I am a raging alcoholic and a raging addict and I didnt want to see my kids do the same thing

Wisdom tells us we are not worthy; Love tells us we are. My life flows between the two.