We all help each other out. We help critique work. It gives you ideas to think about. You're always striving to get better. This is always staffed by other artists who can talk about your art and you.

If you make a little money, you spend it on other things (for artwork).

You get to know the customers. It helps you pay attention to the trends.

You can only acquire really useful general ideas by first acquiring particular ideas . . . You cannot make bricks without straw.

In search of ideas I spent yesterday morning in walking about, and went to the stores and bought things in four departments. A wonderful and delightful way of spending time. I think this sort of activity does stimulate creative ideas.

Be it jewel or toy, not the prize gives the joy, but the striving to win the prize.