Author Archives: Diane Manuel

The artist himself is often surprised at the finished work of art. He cannot tell “how it happened,” nor could he repeat the feat at someone’s bidding. – John F. Carlson An opening and a receptiveness to design and pattern … Continue reading →

The quotations for today and tomorrow are about the process of creating art. Each painting has its own way of evolving… When the painting is finished the subject reveals itself. – William Baziotes While I am working I am not … Continue reading →

Today’s quotations are about art critics. I don’t listen to what art critics say. I don’t know anybody who needs a critic to find out what art is. – Jean Michel Basquiat Critics, mathematicians scientists and busybodies want to classify … Continue reading →

The theme for today’s quotations is creativity and art. Creativity takes courage. – Henri Matisse You have to have an idea of what you are going to do, but it should be a vague idea. – Pablo Picasso I cannot … Continue reading →

Today’s quotations are about art being a language. Art is the one thing that speaks to everyone. Art transcends time and ties us all together as the human race. – David Dory Art is a language. It’s not a skill. … Continue reading →

The quotations for today are about emotion and art. Art is one of the few things in today’s world that is completely personal and original and expresses what a person is. It can inspire feeling, expression and passion in others. … Continue reading →

Today’s quotations are about art as an expression of culture. The art of a people is the true mirror to their minds. – Jawaharlal Nehru Art is the signature of civilizations. – Jean Sibelius Art is the response of the … Continue reading →

The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure. – Mikhail Baryshnikov Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together. – John Ruskinov Engagement with art – with … Continue reading →

Art comes to you proposing frankly to give nothing but the highest quality to your moments as they pass. – Walter Pater Art validates us beyond what anyone else can do for us. – Anne Copeland Art! What a concept! … Continue reading →