In great art there is no beginning and end in point of time. All time is comprehended.

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.

Fight with yourself when you paint, not with the model. A student is one who struggles with himself for order.

Color is only beautiful when it means something.

Get the few main lines and see what lines they call out.

Don't worry about your originality. You couldn't get rid of it even if you wanted to. It will stick with you and show up for better or worse in spite of all you or anyone else can do.

The fun of living is that we have to make ourselves, after all.