General anxiety is the bridge between the manic joys of creation, exploration, new revelations, professional acceptance and reward, and the depression of self-critique, professional rejection and stagnation. All are part of the roller coaster ride of an artist's life. — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
Over the last few days, I have been able to see my life as from a great altitude, as a sort of landscape, and… — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
If you’re not pissing someone off, you probably aren’t doing anything important. — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
Freedom works, it turns out; the Constitution codified and structured freedom at a level unparalleled in world history. — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
The Impressionists had to fight the gallery system for many years before becoming accepted. One of their methods of fighting was to band together… — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
One can be a technical master - full of craftsmanship, but not in most senses an artistic master. — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
Marketing of art is, and to my mind has always been, trendy. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean there is any real long-term value. As an… — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
Shall I throw away the materials and time paying homage to the perfectionist - knowing that nothing is ever perfect and also knowing that… — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
How and when to try new things and to what degree are critical... Too soon and too radical a change and you may not… — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
If you want to follow your dreams, you have to say no to all the alternatives. — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
Can a nasty, horrible person still produce good quality, uplifting and inspirational work? — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
Heroes inspire us for many reasons: they make tough decisions, they keep going and they get done what matters. But there’s another reason we… — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
Artists should be self-aware of their work and their potential places in people's lives and make their decisions accordingly. — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
