Ralph Allen Quotes

Ralph Allen — British Politician born on December 29, 1693, died on December 29, 1764

Ralph Allen was an entrepreneur and philanthropist, and was notable for his reforms to the British postal system. He was baptised at St Columb Major in Cornwall on 24 July 1693. As a teenager he worked at the Post Office. He moved in 1710 to Bath, where he became a post office clerk, and at the age of 19, in 1712, became the Postmaster of Bath. In 1742 he was elected Mayor of Bath... (wikipedia)

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.

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

The magic of creation has always fascinated me.

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.

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

Ralph Allen Quotes

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