“Most important, for openers, work six hours a day, seven days a week for six years. Then if you like it you can get serious about it.” IfsYearsImportantHoursWeekSeriousSixSevenYou Like ItSeven Days Author:Alex Katz
“If you're going to go for 'it' you have a common thing you share with other artists; that's desperation. You jump out a window style-wise. Try to put it together before you hit the ground.” IfsTryingTogetherArtistCommonWiseShareStyleWindowDesperationCommon Things Author:Alex Katz
“I know people can be a little nervous about swimsuits, but have some fun with it. Believe you can hold it down. If you believe you can hold it down, you can wear it.” PeopleIfsKnowsBelieveLittlesFunNervousIf You BelieveBelieve You CanSwimsuits Author:Alex Katz
“If you know what you're doing, you're doing dull stuff.” IfsKnowsStuffDullDoing You Author:Alex Katz
“A New York audience generally likes decorative paintings, and decorative paintings go with the couch. If you change the couch, you change the painting. And when you're coming up, and the paintings aren't first-class decoration, you're at a disadvantage for publicity and sales.” IfsFirstsClassAudienceNew YorkPaintingLikesPublicityCouchesDisadvantagesDecorationFirst Class Author:Alex Katz
