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

I am not going to be dictated to by the size of the camera. I use everything from an 8 x 10 to a 35-mm. But I don't use these modern cameras which break down all the time !

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

Personally, I have always preferred inspiration to information.

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

I do not photograph nature. I photograph my visions.

I have never painted a recent picture.