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.

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.

Don't be afraid in nature: one must be bold, at the risk of having been deceived and making mistakes.

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

Paint the essential character of things.

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