So many people say painting is fun. I don't find it fun at all. It's hard work for me.

I find in working always the disturbing intrusion of elements not a part of my most interested vision, and the inevitable obliteration and replacement of this vision by the work itself as it proceeds.

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

My aim in painting has always been the most exact transcription possible of my most intimate impression of nature.

If you could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.

So many people say painting is fun. I don't find it fun at all. It's hard work for me.

I have tried to present my sensations in what is the most congenial and impressive form possible to me.