Edgar Alwin Payne Inspirational Quotes (4)

To be original one needs to learn the ideas of other painters in order to be different from them.

Departure from the literal aspect, rather than mechanical exactness, is the code of the true artist. However, departures are the result of studied intent rather than inability.

The pleasure derived from viewing the achievements of others, coupled with a true appreciation of nature, sharpens the desire to express pictorially.

The artist should always be the student.