There is nothing more entertaining than to have a frank talk with yourself. Few do it-frankly. Educating yourself is getting acquainted with yourself.

An artist must have imagination. An artist who does not use his imagination is a mechanic.

The big painter is one who has something to say. He thus does not paint men, landscape or furniture, but an idea.

The man who has honesty, integrity, the love of inquiry, the desire to see beyond, is ready to appreciate good art.

Good composition is like a suspension bridge - each line adds strength and takes none away.

There are mighty few people who think what they think they think.

When we respect the nude, we will no longer have any shame about it.