My opinion is that the best thing would be to work on till art lovers feel drawn toward it of their own accord, instead of having to praise or to explain it.

I believe it is one's duty to paint the rich and magnificent aspects of nature. We need gaiety and happiness, hope and love.

An artist needn't be a clergyman or a churchwarden, but he certainly must have a warm heart for his fellow men.

What color is in a picture, enthusiasm is in life.

In spite of everything I shall rise again: I will take up my pencil, which I have forsaken in my great discouragement, and I will go on with my drawing.

The sight of stars makes me dream.

The only thing to do is to go one's own way, to try one's best, to make the thing live.