I regard it as a waste of time to think only of selling: one forgets one's art and exaggerates one's value.

Watercolour is not especially difficult, but I must warn you to steer clear of those pretty English watercolourists, so skilful and alas so weak, and so often too truthful.

I regard it as a waste of time to think only of selling: one forgets one's art and exaggerates one's value.

I sometimes have a horrible fear of turning up a canvas of mine. I'm always afraid of finding a monster in place of the precious jewels I thought I had put there!

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

Work at the same time on sky, water, branches, ground, keeping everything going on an equal basis... Don't be afraid of putting on colour... Paint generously and unhesitatingly, for it is best not to lose the first impression.

I think when one has talent one finally breaks through; so don't pass up any opportunity to do some work.