Just slap something on it when you see a blank canvas staring at you with a sort of imbecility.

God sends us pieces of art so that we may see ourselves in them

So often, a visit to a bookshop has cheered me, and reminded me that there are good things in the world.

Art demands persistent work, work in spite of everything, and continuous observations. By persistent, I mean not only continuous work, but also not giving up your opinion at the bidding of such and such a person.

Whatever plan one makes, there is a hidden difficulty somewhere.

I began to paint again, even though I could barely hold the brush, but knowing exactly what I wanted to paint, I began three more large canvases... of large wheat fields under cloudy skies, and it did not take a great deal to express sadness and loneliness... I believe these paintings say what words cannot.

Painting is a faith and that it brings with it the duty to pay no heed to public opinion - and that in it one conquers by perseverance and not by giving in.