I never retouch a sketch: I take a canvas the same size, as I may change the composition somewhat. But I always strive to give the same feeling, while carrying it on further.

Would not it be best to leave room to mystery?

It is only after years of preparation that the young artist should touch color - not color used descriptively, that is, but as a means of personal expression.

Precision is not reality

I do not repudiate any of my paintings but there isn't one of them that I would not redo differently, if I had it to redo. My destination is always the same but I work out a different route to get there.

You want to paint? First of all you must cut off your tongue because your decision takes away from you the right to express yourself with anything but your brush.

Art is an escape from reality.