Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world.

I believe that the great painters with their intellect as master have attempted to force this unwilling medium of paint and canvas into a record of their emotions.

In general it can be said that a nation's art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people.

The question of the value of nationality in art is perhaps unsolvable.

I guess I'm not very human. All I really want to do is paint light on the side of a house.

Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world.

Yes, linseed oil. I used to use poppy oil, but I have heard that poppy oil is given to cracking pigment too, so I use it no longer.