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

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

Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.

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

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

Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed.

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

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

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

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