It’s an artist’s right to rebel against the world’s stupidity.

Let's always try to paint the truth ... our art must be made to mean something.

She preferred the quiet solitary atmosphere, to create in her own world of paint and colour, the thrill of anticipating how her works would turn out as she eyed the blank sheets of paper or canvas before starting her next masterpiece. How satisfying it was to mess around in paint gear, without having to worry about spills, starch or frills, that was the life!

Art is in the eye of the beholder, and everyone will have their own interpretation.

...it’s just another one of those things I don’t understand: everyone impresses upon you how unique you are, encouraging you to cultivate your individuality while at the same time trying to squish you and everyone else into the same ridiculous mould. It’s an artist’s right to rebel against the world’s stupidity.

Weirdism is definitely the cornerstone of many an artist's career.