I wanted to paint in a folk-artist-y way. My heroes were Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, and Rembrandt. I think Picasso is about as a modern as I got. But I incorporated things that they rejected as well as movements that happened later.
Joni MitchellAll my battles were with male egos. Iām just looking for equality, not to dominate. But I want to be able to control my vision.
Joni MitchellI have an aversion to being mislabeled. Here's a label I'd accept: I'm an 'individual.' I'm someone who can't follow, and doesn't want to lead.
Joni MitchellI see the entire world as Eden, and every time you take an inch of it away, you must do so with respect.
Joni Mitchell