The colors and creativity of our painters attracted me, but I remember that I was shocked by the lack of proportion.

- Ralph Allen

My first concern was to take care of my drawing. I did not have any knowledge in arts, especially Haitian arts, apart from the paintings I saw in my …

- Ralph Allen

People are predominant in my paintings. Although they are not obvious, you can feel their presence.

- Ralph Allen

I worked three and then six hours a day in my studio with strict discipline and emotion. I obtained awards usually granted to other foreigners during…

- Ralph Allen

I paint according to the moment and the theme. I don't have any prejudice. Life concerns me.

- Ralph Allen

Without a good cultural policy, without adequate help, we will always have individualists, shooting stars who are rapidly forgotten or who stop paint…

- Ralph Allen

At that time, the academic orientation was rather technical contrary to that of the university, where art theory is very important. The teachers were…

- Ralph Allen