It's not the act of arrogance to draw, it's humbling - you must use your God-given talent. And of all the people I sketch, in most cases I feel I have to measure up to the subject.
The businessman says 'If I don't do it first, somebody else will.' The artist says 'If I don't do it first, nobody else will.' - Leroy Neiman
The businessman says 'If I don't do it first, somebody else will.' The artist says 'If I don't do it first, nobody else will.'
- Leroy Neiman
Eating is one of the great beauties in life. One of my favorite recreations... eating with friends, the service, the ambience. - Leroy Neiman
Eating is one of the great beauties in life. One of my favorite recreations... eating with friends, the service, the ambience.
Ive zeroed in on what you would call action and excellence... Everybody who does anything to try to succeed has to give the best of themselves, and a… - Leroy Neiman
Ive zeroed in on what you would call action and excellence... Everybody who does anything to try to succeed has to give the best of themselves, and a…
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 o… - Leroy Neiman
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 o…
You know what I like about San Francisco? The women are beautiful, fashionable and smart. San Francisco is one of the only cities I like to visit. I … - Leroy Neiman
You know what I like about San Francisco? The women are beautiful, fashionable and smart. San Francisco is one of the only cities I like to visit. I …
The big shock of my life was Abstract Expressionism - Pollock, de Kooning, those guys. It changed my work. I was an academically trained student, and… - Leroy Neiman
The big shock of my life was Abstract Expressionism - Pollock, de Kooning, those guys. It changed my work. I was an academically trained student, and…
I've met and sketched most of the great athletes from the past five decades and their movement, grace and energy have kept me captivated over the yea… - Leroy Neiman
I've met and sketched most of the great athletes from the past five decades and their movement, grace and energy have kept me captivated over the yea…
Imagination comes of not having things. - Leroy Neiman
Imagination comes of not having things.
You can't take yourself too seriously. - Leroy Neiman
You can't take yourself too seriously.
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