All my efforts go into creating an art that can be understood by everyone.

Whoever wishes to devote himself to painting should begin by cutting out his own tongue

The chief function of color should be to serve expression as well as possible.

The essential thing is to spring forth, to express the bolt of lightning one senses upon contact with a thing. The function of the artist is not to translate an observation but to express the shock of the object on his nature; the shock, with the original reaction.

A young painter who cannot liberate himself from the influence of past generations is digging his own grave.

The portrait is one of the most curious art forms. It demands special qualities in the artist, and an almost total kinship with the model.

Would not it be best to leave room to mystery?