Academy Quote by Jeanne Achterberg

I went into directing having observed and learned from the best. There was a certain standard of procedure. I found that I was equal…

— William Monahan

My best training came from doing illustrations because it taught me to compose my paintings more effectively, to improve my colors, and to be…

— Burton Silverman

It may be that learning to do creative work of any kind - not just direct imagery exercises - may help combat writer's block.

— Maria Konnikova

Mastering an art is like reaching the top of the passion mountain… at the top the passion dies out! So keep learning.

— Siddharth Katragadda

I'm glad I went through the training because I've met such great mentors and lifelong friends/collaborators along the way. Also, any training (acting, movement,…

— Jade Hassoune

The artist is a person who is expert in the training of perception.

— Marshall McLuhan

Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy is a major contribution to art therapy literature and practice. Laury Rappaport introduces a contemplative method and philosophy grounded in the…

— Shaun McNiff

I do not see in what manner practice alone can be sufficient for the production of correct, excellent, and finished pictures. Works deserving this…

— Joshua Reynolds

The artist's mission is to make the soul perceptible. Our scientific, materialist culture trains us to develop the eyes of outer perception. Visionary art…

— Alex Grey

I come from a painting background, and although my painting is completely different from my performances, there is something about the fundamentals of that…

— Tehching Hsieh

The purpose of art: to make the unconscious conscious.

— Richard Wagner

When I did The Umbrella Academy, I studied Gabriel Bá's art. I said, "Oh, this is what he likes to do here. Maybe I…

— Gerard Way