When an artist or student draws a nude figure with painstaking care, the result is drawing, and not emotion.
Henri MatisseTruth and reality in art do not arise until you no longer understand what you are doing and are capable of but nevertheless sense a power that grows in proportion to your resistance.
Henri MatisseThe artist begins with a vision - a creative operation requiring effort. Creativity takes courage.
Henri MatisseThe energy within you is stronger than ever for being held back, compressed, and said No to.
Henri Matisse