The minute I sat in front of ...

The minute I sat in front of a canvas I was happy. Because it was a world, and I could do what I liked in it.
 Alice Neel

Quotes from the same author

If you're sufficiently tenacious and interested, you can accomplish what you want to accomplish in this world.
 Alice Neel
The place where I had freedom most was when I painted. I was completely and utterly myself.
 Alice Neel