Creative Liberation

“The whole culture is telling you to hurry, while the art tells you to take your time. Always listen to the art.” — Junot Diaz

“Country music is three chords and the truth.” — Harlan Howard

There is nothing more difficult for a truly creative painter than to paint a rose, because before he can do so he has first to forget all the roses that were ever painted. — Henri Matisse

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou