Paint the essential character of things.

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.

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.

God takes care of imbeciles, little children and artists.

All the sorrow, all the bitterness, all the sadness, I forget them and ignore them in the joy of working.

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.