Know first who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.” – EpictetusStyle is when they’re running you out of town and you make it look like you’re leading the parade.” – William BattieDo the clothes suit you? Do the clothes suit the occasion? Do the clothes suit each other?” – Richard PlourdePutting on a beautifully designed suit elevates my spirit, extols my sense of self, and helps define me as a lady to whom details matter.” – Gay TaleseWhen I have a model who is quiet and steady and with whom I am acquainted, then I draw repeatedly ’til there is one drawing that is different from the rest, which does not look like an ordinary study, but more typical and with more feeling. (Vincent van Gogh)I was very nervous about my naked body, when the idea of sitting for Lucien first came up… my physical features which so worried me… they are now in paintings which are housed in the greatest collections and museums in the world! (Leigh Bowery)Since the model… is not going to be hung up next to the picture… it is of no interest whether it is an accurate copy… The model should only serve the very private function for the painter of providing the starting point for his excitement. (Lucian Freud)
