Cover the canvas at the first go, and then work on till you see nothing more to add ... Don't proceed according to rules and principles, but paint what you observe and feel. Paint generously and unhesitatingly, for it is best not to lose the first impression.

We are all the subjects of impressions, and some of use seek to convey the impressions to others. In the art of communicating impressions lies the power of generalizing without losing that logical connection of parts to the whole which satisfies the mind.

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

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

When you do a thing with your whole soul and everything that is noble within you, you always find your counterpart.

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.