The effect of sincerity is to give one's work the character of a protest. The painter, being concerned only with conveying his impression, simply seeks to be himself and no one else.

I would advise young artists to paint as they can, as long as they can, without being afraid of painting badly.

I can only draw what I see.

For me, a landscape does not exist in its own right, since its appearance changes at every moment; but the surrounding atmosphere brings it to life - the light and the air which vary continually. For me, it is only the surrounding atmosphere which gives subjects their true value.

No, I'm not a great painter. Neither am I a great poet.

I get madder and madder on giving back what I feel.

Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love.