The older I become the more I realize of that I have to work very hard to reproduce what I search: the instantaneous. The influence of the atmosphere on the things and the light scattered throughout.

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

Light is the most important person in the picture.

Everything changes, even stone.

The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration.

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

It is a tragedy that we live in a world where physical courage is so common, and moral courage is so rare.