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.
Claude MonetNo one is an artist unless he carries his picture in his head before painting it, and is sure of his method and composition.
Claude MonetTo have gone to all this trouble to get to this is just too stupid! Outside there's brilliant sunshine but I don't feel up to looking at it.
Claude MonetAll I did was to look at what the universe showed me, to let my brush bear witness to it.
Claude Monet