Ralph Allen Quotes

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

  Ralph Allen

  Prejudice, Moments, Paint

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• 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 father's office.

  Ralph Allen

  Art, Father, Drawing

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• 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 the end-of-year admission tests.

  Ralph Allen

  Awards, Years, Discipline

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• At that time, the academic orientation was rather technical contrary to that of the university, where art theory is very important. The teachers were renowned artists and among the best of that time.

  Ralph Allen

  Teacher, Art, Important

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

  Ralph Allen

  People, Painting, Obvious

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• Without a good cultural policy, without adequate help, we will always have individualists, shooting stars who are rapidly forgotten or who stop painting for a more profitable occupation.

  Ralph Allen

  Stars, Occupation, Shooting

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

  Ralph Allen

  Creativity, Color, Remember

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