Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.

The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.

Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.

True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.

I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for.

A guilty conscience needs to confess. A work of art is a confession.

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.

No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.