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Alev Oguz Art Quotes - (10 quotes)

Alev Oguz - From the Accidents category:

Surprises are the joy of living. Surprises directly touch the soul. Good surprises energize and bad surprises teach. (Alev Oguz)

Alev Oguz - From the Aging category:

The soul never ages. My soul dances without my feet. I am the music. (Alev Oguz)

Alev Oguz - From the Art category:

Art is the journey of a free soul. (Alev Oguz)

Alev Oguz - From the Muse category:

There must be room for the muse while the artist is at work. (Alev Oguz)

Alev Oguz - From the Planning category:

Planning helps to record the initial interest in the subject, however, it should not control the outcome. (Alev Oguz)

Alev Oguz - From the Possibilities category:

Be out of your cell. There are infinite possibilities, infinite ideas, infinite approaches. (Alev Oguz)

Alev Oguz - From the Risk category:

There is always the risk of ending up with something you have not intended – but isn't that the best part? (Alev Oguz)

Alev Oguz - From the Stress category:

Stress is usually caused by pressure, which is closely related to expectations, goals etc. Once in awhile, paint something only for yourself. (Alev Oguz)

Alev Oguz - From the Subject category:

The subject matter is never a cliche; it is a simple fact of existence. Only the approach can make it boring or carry it beyond the ordinary. (Alev Oguz)

Alev Oguz - From the Symphony category:

Each step gives meaning to the last: a brush stroke leading another stroke, a form calling another form, colors singing when put next to each other. As a whole, they unite in harmony and become a symphony. (Alev Oguz)

Editor: Robert Genn

Consultants: Sara Genn, Richard Thompson
Technical Support and Presentation: Andrew Niculescu

Associate Editors:
Scott Altman, Bonnie Austin, Karen Austin, Michele Becker, Joe Blodgett, Norman Brown, Alyce Bryson, Leanne Cadden, Penny Duane, Max Elliot, Derek Franklin, Mardy Grothe, Harry Hartley, Sue Holland, Shawn Jackson, Sue Legault, Tammy McManus, Eric Mewhinney, Bruce Miller, Laura Parrish, Andrea Pratt, Dan Roberts, Shirley Rochon, Gilbert Roy, John Sherlock, Victor Wong,

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