I see less and less... I need to avoid lateral light, which darkens my colors. Nevertheless, I always paint at the times of day most propitious for me, as long as my paint tubes and brushes are not mixed up... I will paint almost blind, as Beethoven composed completely deaf.

It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly.

Now I really feel the landscape, I can be bold and include every tone of pink and blue: it's enchanting, it's delicious, and I hope it will please you.

I didn't become an impressionist. As long as I can remember I always have been one.

Most people think I paint fast. I paint very slowly.

Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.

I must have flowers, always, and always.