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

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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