The majority of (painters), because they aren't colorists, do not see yellow, orange or sulphur in the South (of France) and they call a painter mad if he sees with eyes other than theirs

Quote by Vincent Van Gogh

Topics: Painting Quotes

Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul.

Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul.

It is not the language of painters but the language of nature which one should...

It is not the language of painters but the language of nature which one should...

I experience a period of frightening clarity in those moments when nature is so beautiful....

I experience a period of frightening clarity in those moments when nature is so beautiful....

As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the...

As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the...

Even the knowledge of my own fallibility cannot keep me from making mistakes. Only when...

Even the knowledge of my own fallibility cannot keep me from making mistakes. Only when...

If you hear a voice within you saying, You are not a painter, then by...

If you hear a voice within you saying, You are not a painter, then by...

Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand art more...

Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand art more...

Painting is a faith, and it imposes the duty to disregard public opinion.

Painting is a faith, and it imposes the duty to disregard public opinion.

Love always brings difficulties, that is true, but the good side of it is that...

Love always brings difficulties, that is true, but the good side of it is that...

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars...

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars...

Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much,...

Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much,...

But I always think that the best way to know God is to love many...

But I always think that the best way to know God is to love many...

There is no blue without yellow and without orange.

There is no blue without yellow and without orange.

For me, the work is an absolute necessity. I cannot put it off; I don't...

For me, the work is an absolute necessity. I cannot put it off; I don't...

Winning isn't everything...it's the only thing.

Winning isn't everything...it's the only thing.

It is only too true that a lot of artists are mentally ill- it's a...

It is only too true that a lot of artists are mentally ill- it's a...

One may have a blazing hearth in one's soul and yet no one ever came...

One may have a blazing hearth in one's soul and yet no one ever came...

Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought...

Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought...

Live a life youre proud of and if you need to, have the strength to...

Live a life youre proud of and if you need to, have the strength to...

Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.

Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.