It seems to me that before a man tries to express anything to the world he must recognize in himself an individual, a new one, very distinct from others.
Robert HenriArtists must be men of wit, consciously or unconsciously philosophers; read, study and think a great deal of life.
Robert HenriThere are people who buy pictures because they were difficult to do, and are done. Such pictures are often only a record of pain and dull perseverance. Great works of art should look as though they were made in joy. Real joy is a tremendous activity, dull drudgery is nothing to it.
Robert HenriIt is the common defect of modern art study. Too many students do not know why they draw.
Robert Henri