I’m inspired by nature. Other artist’s work is important for developing my perception. Mike Thompson Read Quote
I think it is an inborn talent – just luck. Some people can learn languages; some can throw a ball. Most people have something. My talent is drawing and painting. Mike Thompson Read Quote
I have always been making art from an early age but for nearly forty years did computer programming to earn a living. I bought a house and put my wife and three children through college. Now that diversion is over so I can finally paint full time. Mike Thompson Read Quote
I don’t have much of a problem with interruptions. I keep a detailed record of paint and materials as a work on each painting. I can restart exactly where I left off. Mike Thompson Read Quote
The income from sales now covers the expense of materials but I expect this to improve. Mike Thompson Read Quote
A blue dog, you know, is the opposite of a yellow dog. And a yellow dog was somebody who was willing to follow his party even when he knew it was wrong. Mike Thompson Read Quote
It’s a bit ridiculous to have people who have two years of experience handling an $83 billion budget. Mike Thompson Read Quote