I waited for the idea to consolidate, for the grouping and composition of themes to settle themselves in my brain.
It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly.
My heart is forever in Giverny.
Apart from painting and gardening, I'm not good at anything.
Nothing in the whole world is of interest to me but my painting and my flowers.
I didn't become an impressionist. As long as I can remember I always have been one.