Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.
Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Either you run the day or the day runs you.
If you think you can do it, you can.
It's always too early to quit.
Never complain and never explain.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
Know or listen to those who know.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
There have been many different artists that have been inspirational. I suppose the question is directed to what was the reason why I went into fantasy illustration.