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

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.

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

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.

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

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