"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul."

~ Vincent van Gogh

"I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them."

~ Pablo Picasso

"I am privileged to have learned the art of doll making from my husband's grandmother just over 8 years ago. She taught me how to sculpt large lifesize dolls in polymer clay. A year later when I had some bits of leftover clay from a larger doll, I formed the bit of clay into a miniature baby. When I held the tiny baby in my hand I had the feeling of protectiveness and fascination. I loved it instantly!"

~ Camille Allen

"I felt the need to create something new, each day, whether it was a painting, interior design, or classical music. You couldn’t do that in fashion - once successful, the business becomes more about production and less about creativity."

~ Lauri Blank

First Kiss of Spring

"For an impressionist to paint from nature is not to paint the subject, but to realize sensations."

~ Paul Cezanne

"Since the technology of electronics has become such an important part of modern life, it is inevitable that it be employed in the creation of art."

~ Ben Laposky, 1969

"Never begin the day until it is finished on paper."

~ Jim Rohn

Alexa Meade, a 23-year-old artist from the Washington DC area, has developed a painting technique that makes three-dimensional spaces look like flat, two-dimensional paintings. Instead of painting on canvas, she paints portraits directly on the subjects themselves.

The Writer and Alexa

"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability."

~ Sam Keen