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

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

A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.

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

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

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

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

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