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"Before I began concentrating on writing, in my free time I was an artist, making and selling etchings illustrating stories based on my readings in classical literature."

- Adrienne Mayor
Historian Adrienne Mayor has made important contributions to the study of ancient history, especially in the area of myths and legends. Her career as an artist before becoming a historian is an intriguing aspect of her background. In her leisure time, she would work on etchings based on classical li…

"When I was a young kid at art school, I loved the sensual geometry of Poliakoff, which, of course, is inherent in my own work."

- Sean Scully
Renowned contemporary artist Sean Scully is well-known for his daring and elaborate pieces. Scully was born in Scotland in 1945. His artistic career started when he was young and was influenced by Victor Poliakoff. He was particularly drawn to the distinctive style of painter Nicolas de Staël. Sean …

"I would hardly call myself an artist in that sense; I doodle, I draw, I’m not a trained artist, I couldn’t sit down and do an accurate portrait of anyone."

- Rene Auberjonois
Rene Auberjonois is a multi-talented actor best known for his roles in movies and television. Although he would not consider himself a professional artist, he has a passion for visual art outside of his acting career. Auberjonois frequently discusses his artistic endeavors in interviews with humor a…