General anxiety is the bridge between the manic joys of creation, exploration, new revelations, professional acceptance and reward, … - Oliver $

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Although every man believes that his decisions and resolutions involve the most multifarious factors, in reality they are mere oscillation between flight and longing.

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General anxiety is the bridge between the manic joys of creation, exploration, new revelations, professional acceptance and reward, and the depression of self-critique, professional rejection and stagnation. All are part of the roller coaster ride of an artist's life.

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If you’re not pissing someone off, you probably aren’t doing anything important.

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A copying artist should get permission or pay the original artist a fee.

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The Impressionists had to fight the gallery system for many years before becoming accepted. One of their methods of fighting was to band together and hold their own shows.

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How and when to try new things and to what degree are critical. . . Too soon and too radical a change and you may not master anything or develop a style.

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