Dean Mitchell quotes:

I have always tried to maintain a sense of humanity in my work, to create something that will take on its own personality but also reflect something about our world.

The visual arts must communicate to the human spirit, forcing individuals to reflect on themselves and their existence beyond their own self-interest.

Art doesn't begin with a brush and a palette, but with the artist's ability to perceive life. You have to learn how to live before you can learn how to paint.