Envy derives from insecurity.
Portrait painters' mission is to portray people and the beauty of Creation. They should stay clear of ego ...
Perhaps one of the most essential exercises in learning to paint is the copying of master works in the museums.
It is sinful for students to badmouth their teachers and sinful for teachers to mislead their students. 
Painting is a mosaic of colors weaved into a seamless whole. 
Don't share your secrets if you preface them with 'just don't tell anybody. 
It is far easier to debate about realistic painting than to paint one. 
It's a luxury to have so much time, especially with someone so important and busy. You have to get a feel for the person. 
As the spiral of modern art history continues to wind down, we can see the increasing demand for tradition in the visual arts. 
The purpose of Art Education is to teach you how to draw. 
I choose to paint beauty. 
Art is an international language, understood by all. 