Don't be afraid of putting on color, refine the work little by little.

The subject should be observed more for shape and color than for drawing... precise drawing is dry and hampers the impression of the whole, it destroys all sensations.

Everything is beautiful, all that matters is to be able to interpret.

Paint the essential character of things.

But as I see it, the most corrupt art is the sentimental the art of orange blossoms which make pale women swoon.

It is absurd to look for perfection.

Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.