When people read erotic symbols into my painting, they're really thinking about their own affairs.

I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.

I like to convey the idea that art is important in everyday life.

I wish people were all trees and I think I could enjoy them then.

My first memory is of the brightness of light — light all around.

I paint them because they're cheaper than models and they don't move.

I like an empty wall because I can imagine what I like about it.

The painting is like a thread that runs through all the reasons for all the other things that make one's life.

You get whatever accomplishment you are willing to declare.

I'm frightened all the time. But I never let it stop me. Never!

I've been afraid every single day of my life, but I've gone ahead and done it anyway.

The days you work are the best days.

A flower touches everyone's heart.

I feel there is something unexplored about women that only a woman can explore.

I want real things, music that makes holes in the sky.

To make your unknown known, that's the important thing.

You are one of my nicest thoughts.

Since I cannot sing, I paint.

Happiness goes like the wind, but what are interesting stays.