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

It is only by drawing often, drawing everything, drawing incessantly, that one fine day you discover to your surprise that you have rendered something in its true character.

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.

God takes care of imbeciles, little children and artists.

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

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

I began to understand my sensations, to know what I wanted, at around the age of forty - but only vaguely.