The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity. Alberto G
An artist is attracted to certain kinds of forms without knowing why. You adapt a position intuitively; only later do you attempt to rationalize or even justify it. Fernando Botero
In art as long as you have ideas and think, you are bound to deform nature. Art is deformation. There are no works of art that are truly 'realistic'. Fernando Botero
making a small hand held figurative sculpture
Don't search for obscure formulae or mysteries. What I'm giving you is pure joy. Look at it till you see it. Constatin Brancusi
If you have something to say, and a desire to work, just get a piece of stone - which you can find anywhere - then grab a hammer and chisel. Constantin Brancusi