Perhaps one of the most essential exercises in learning to paint is the copying of master works in the museums.

Art is an international language, understood by all.

As the spiral of modern art history continues to wind down, we can see the increasing demand for tradition in the visual arts.

The ability to draw from life determines the artist's skill. This is why live drawing classes have always been at the top of the curriculum for properly structured academic workshops.

Painting is a mosaic of colors weaved into a seamless whole.

One can compare art education to the solid foundation for a house - once it's built properly, it will hold any shape or form you will place on it.

Envy derives from insecurity.

Art Education is as important for a realist artist as an Alphabet is to learn a language.

Artists with a capital 'A' are at ease working in all areas of art, whether it is a contemporary abstract painting or work requiring methods and techniques of the Renaissance Masters.

Realist artists should join together in a worldwide effort... Sharing it with each other and teaching it - that is the key to the success and never-ending beauty and harmony of Realism.

It is far easier to debate about realistic painting than to paint one.

The lasting sweetness of the wealth obtained is directly proportional to the honesty of its source. Dishonest wealth does not last.

I like the spirit of this great London which I feel around me. Who but a coward would pass his whole life in hamlets

This gathering is what I call "intimate " which really means "Where is everybody?"

The smuggling and distribution of misbranded drugs and medical devices of uncertain foreign origin has the potential for serious harm to patients.

If you see players who hate practice, their coach isn't doing a very good job.

Nobody takes photographs, photographs take you.

No one person has to do it all but if each one of us follow our heart and our own inclinations we will find the small things that we can do to create a sustainable future and a healthy environment.

I just want to be a good friend to people, that's all.

Derek Randall bats like an octopus with piles

I remind myself, there is a beginning and an end to all things.