The beginning is the most important part of the work.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.

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.