What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter - a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue.

The essential thing is to spring forth, to express the bolt of lightning one senses upon contact with a thing. The function of the artist is not to translate an observation but to express the shock of the object on his nature; the shock, with the original reaction.

I am unable to distinguish between the feeling I have for life and my way of expressing it.

An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, by efforts that will prepare the mastery which will later enable him to express himself in his own language.

If my story were ever to be written truthfully from start to finish, it would amaze everyone.

It is with color that you render light, though you must also feel this light, have it within yourself.

All my efforts go into creating an art that can be understood by everyone.