Famous sayings

"A painter paints a picture with the same feeling as that which a criminal commits a crime." --Edgar Degas

Do you think that is true?  You have to think about it.  A criminal usually is compelled by greed or some subconscious need to commit a crime.  I would think they both fear success and hope for it.  I think I do approach art that way.  I love it and fear it at the same time.  I want success and fear it too.

A criminal typically can't seem to stop himself, so I have heard.  I'm the same way with painting.  I am compelled by some deep need to keep painting no matter what.  Even if I never make money at it, I must do it.

But that's where the criminal and I must part company.  The criminal want to make money.  The thief steals to get ahead, doesn't he?  Not just to have something to do.  I may never see my work make real money.  But that will never stop me from pursuing it.  I love it.