One's state of mind is three-quarters of what counts, so it has to be carefully nurtured if you want to do something great and lasting.

Nothing so resembles a daub as a masterpiece.

Art requires philosophy, just as philosophy requires art. Otherwise, what would become of beauty?

A hint - don't paint too much direct from nature. Art is an abstraction! study nature then brood on it and treasure the creation which will result, which is the only way to ascend towards God - to create like our Divine Master.

It is the eye of ignorance that assigns a fixed and unchangeable color to every object; beware of this stumbling block.

Seek art and abstraction in nature by dreaming in the presence of it.

I am a great artist and I know it. It's because of what I am that I have endured so much suffering, so as to pursue my vocation, otherwise I would consider myself a rogue - which is what many people think I am, for that matter.