The artist must train not only his eye but also his soul.
Black is like the silence of the body after death, the close of life.
Colour is a power which directly influences the soul.
The artist must have something to say, for mastery over form is not his goal but rather the adapting of form to its inner meaning.
An empty canvas is a living wonder - far lovelier than certain pictures.
It is essential that the painter should develop not only his eyes, but also his soul, so that it too may be capable of weighing colors in balance.