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

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

If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.

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

Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad.

An artist is always alone - if he is an artist. No, what the artist needs is loneliness.

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 beginning is the most important part of the work.

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