Quotes from Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

The way good inventions are made is to familiarize yourself with those of others. The men who cultivate letters and the arts are all sons of Homer.

Make copies, young man, many copies. You can only become a good artist by copying the masters.

Drawing is the honesty of art.

Is there anyone among the great men who has not imitated? Nothing is made with nothing.

Do not concern yourself with other people. Concern yourself with your own work alone.

Fine and delicate taste is the fruit of education and experience.