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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Without freedom, no art art lives only on the restraints it imposes on itself, and dies of all others.

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