The expression on my face - who on earth would be interested in that? All that I have to say is to be found in my works. (On being photographed)

I am just beginning to understand what it is to paint. A painter should have two lives, one in which to learn, and one in which to practice his art.

A painting that is well composed is half finished.

And after drawing comes composition. A well-composed painting is half done

Painting has to get back to its original goal, examining the inner lives of human beings.

You cannot possibly invent painting all by yourself.

Art is not nature... There was a lot more to be got out of color.