My ideal studio would definitely be much larger than what I have now. Simple, minimalist, green design. Great natural light. Big sink. Big work table. Big wall. Whitewashed. A place where paint can be spilled, nothing fussy.

David Pena, Artist

Dave was a real New Yorker, and in all his flamboyance, incorrigibleness, convulsive laughter, and memorable kindness, he was a quintessential part of Art Students League life.

On Relevance

Until I saw the New York Times article, I had no idea that the art of the last six centuries had ceased to matter. I mean, I’ve been following the news every day.