An artist is somebody who produces things that people don't need to have.

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

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

It is through art, and through art only, that we can realise our perfection.

It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.

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

Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do.

Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.

The beginning is the most important part of the work.