Ifs Quote by Nelson Shanks

I always try to have a book on hand, traveling is an excellent way of providing perspective, and studying Art History has made going…

— Gideon Glick

A museum should not just be a place for fancy paintings but should be a place where we can communicate our lives through our…

— Orhan Pamuk

When I left the Royal College, I decided I would only make paintings that I would want to look at myself, that felt close…

— Chris Ofili

I will be a historical painter.

— William Allan

Living with and studying good paintings offers greater interest, variety and satisfaction than any other pleasure known to man.

— Albert C. Barnes

Painting from life was incredibly important for me because it allowed me to train my eyes to see everything that is there. But I…

— Lynette Yiadom-Boakye

Even if you can't afford to buy a painting, you can experience it. You can go see the Mona Lisa and be transported. You…

— Adrien Brody

My paintings used to be so realistic and I found it a little bit boring, especially now that I'm in New York. I wanted…

— Nir Hod

Painting is not what my life is about, but it is very important to me, and I am very lucky to be able to…

— Margrethe II of Denmark

No matter what techniques I use, I still want to go after the eternal, meaningful aspects of painting.

— Dan Thompson

I don't want to be a film-maker. I think painting is far more exciting and profound.

— Peter Greenaway

I still take photographs for my own use, personal studies. I do not feel that I can fully express my views through the medium…

— John Dyer