In our instant pudding world, everything is sweet, smooth, very convenient and fast. There are lots of assorted flavors, but they're all artificial. — Robert Bateman Copy Share Image
To me the most important thing in a piece of art is the thought. Technique is totally secondary. — Robert Bateman Copy Share Image
In art and science we are now in a delta, at the end of the long flow of progress. In a delta there is… — Robert Bateman Copy Share Image
Children don't play outside enough. For hundreds of thousands of years young people spent time outside - until 15 years ago. — Robert Bateman Copy Share Image
Aldo Leopold, the early 20th century's Henry David Thoreau, said that we should think like a mountain, with a sense of permanence and a long view. At the beginning of the 21st century, we are at a peak of human power, wealth and information... We need to look back at our wonderful natural and human heritage, and cherish and protect… — Robert Bateman Copy Share
A muse comes down from Mount Olympus and changes my attitude, cheering me up - it's an inner intuition, suddenly giving a breakthrough to… — Robert Bateman Copy Share Image
I prefer to hike in nature, give lectures, or be with family when not working. — Robert Bateman Copy Share Image
I take two walks up hills each day, and bike ride each morning. I also have an exercise bike to increase my heart rate.… — Robert Bateman Copy Share Image
My art collection is dominated by tribal art from Nigeria where I taught school, from New Guinea where we've travelled, and by Canadian Haida… — Robert Bateman Copy Share Image
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,… — Robert Bateman Copy Share Image
