A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art. art & work
When I judge art, I take my painting and put it next to a God made object like a tree or flower. If it clashes, it is not art. art & God
Don't be an art critic. Paint. There lies salvation. art
My age and health will never allow me to realize the dream of art I've been pursuing all my life. aging, art & health
For an Impressionist to paint from nature is not to paint the subject, but to realize sensations. nature
The awareness of our own strength makes us modest. strength
Painting from nature is not copying the object it is realizing one's sensations. nature
Doubtless there are things in nature which have not yet been seen. If an artist discovers them, he opens the way for his successors. nature
We must not be content to memorize the beautiful formulas of our illustrious predecessors. Let us go out and study beautiful nature. nature
I ask you to pray for me, for once age has overtaken us, we find consolation only in religion. aging & religion
The most seductive thing about art is the personality of the artist himself. art
Genius is the ability to renew one's emotions in daily experience. experience & intelligence
The truth is in nature, and I shall prove it. nature & truth
My nervous system is enfeebled, only work in oils can sustain me. work
Art is a harmony parallel with nature. art & nature
I have nothing to hide in art. The initial force alone can bring anyone to the end he must attain. being alone & art
An art which isn't based on feeling isn't an art at all. art
Pure drawing is an abstraction. Drawing and colour are not distinct, everything in nature is coloured. nature
I must be more sensible and realize that at my age, illusions are hardly permitted and they will always destroy me. aging
You say a new era in art is preparing you sensed it coming continue your studies without weakening. God will do the rest. art
I am more a friend of art than a producer of painting. art
Is art really the priesthood that demands the pure in heart who belong to it wholly? art
I lack the magnificent richness of color that animates nature. nature