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

In art, the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can imagine.

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.

A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.

In art, the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can imagine.

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Without innovation, it is a corpse.

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

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

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.