quintessential quotes-Don't give up.

Don't do watercolors on cheap paper.

Don't use fugitive inks.

Don't put your brush in your mouth--or smoke.

Don't think it's going to get easier.

Don't lock yourself into anything.

Don't try to sell your work right away.

Don't sweat the small stuff; go for the big picture.

Don't worry when somebody says your work is not so hot.

Don't worry when somebody says your work is great.

Don't take yourself too seriously.

Don't be afraid to do something over and over.

Don't listen too much to perceived authority.

Don't be afraid to listen to your own intelligence.

Don't try to please anybody except yourself.

Don't be either too vain or too modest.

Don't talk about what you're going to do.

Don't be afraid to look at other people's stuff.

Don't think you're an undiscovered genius.

Don't use the words "don't", "can't," "won't," and "shouldn't."

Don't give up.

Robert Gwenn