Of course, there will always be those who look only at technique, who ask 'how', while others of a more curious nature will ask 'why'. Personally, I have always preferred inspiration to information.

One of the satisfactions of a genius is his will-power and obstinacy.

l photograph what l do not wish to paint and l paint that which l cannot photograph.

To me, a painter, if not the most useful, is the least harmful member of our society.

It has never been my object to record my dreams, just the determination to realize them.

Personally, I have always preferred inspiration to information.

I would photograph an idea rather than an object, a dream rather than an idea.