When I am in a painting, I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It is only after a sort of 'get acquainted' period that I see what I have been about. I have no fears about making changes, destroying the image, etc, because the painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through. It is only when I lose contact with the painting that the result is a mess. Otherwise there is pure harmony, an easy give and take, and the painting comes out well.

Modern art to me is nothing more than the expression of contemporary aims of the age that we're living in.

I hardly ever stretch the canvas before painting.

I am doubtful of any talent, so whatever I choose to be, will be accomplished only by long study and work

Abstract painting is abstract. It confronts you.

People have always frightened and bored me consequently I have been within my own shell.

The painter locks himself out of his own studio. And then has to break in like a thief.