"A picture is first of all the product of the imagination of the Artist; it must never be a copy" - Degas
"The whole world is open before us; everything waiting to be done, not just redone" - Picasso
"You should be very proud of your artistic talent, and I encourage you to continue working hard to achieve your dreams. I'm confident that you will be able to reach any goal you set for yourself" - President Bill Clinton
