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“As I turn 91... I have to admit my hours at the easel have diminished.”

Quote by LeRoy Neiman

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LeRoy Neiman, born on June 8, 1921, was a renowned American artist known for his bold colors and vivid depictions. His works, which often captured scenes of sports, nightlife, and popular culture, have had a profound impact on the art world. Neiman's paintings are highly prized by museums and private collectors around the world. more

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“When I paint, I seriously consider the public presence of a person - the surface facade. I am less concerned with how people look when they wake up or how they act at home. A person's public presence reflects his own efforts at image development.”

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“There's no greatest moment in the arts. It's a life; it's a continuity thing. You can't have a great moment because it's spiritual. It's a belief; it's a calling. If you're an artist, doing your own thing on your own, it's while you're doing it that counts. It's a process. If you get too elated, you can get too depressed.”

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