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.

A man paints with his brains and not with his hands.

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

Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun.

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

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

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

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

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