What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter - a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue.

Quote by Henri Matisse

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It is only after years of preparation that the young artist should touch color -...

It is only after years of preparation that the young artist should touch color -...

There is nothing more difficult for a truly creative painter than to paint a rose,...

There is nothing more difficult for a truly creative painter than to paint a rose,...

There are always flowers for those who want to see them.

There are always flowers for those who want to see them.

I have always tried to hide my efforts and wished my works to have a...

I have always tried to hide my efforts and wished my works to have a...

Creativity takes courage.

Creativity takes courage.

He who loves, flies, runs, and rejoices; he is free and nothing holds him back.

He who loves, flies, runs, and rejoices; he is free and nothing holds him back.

The best way to kill time is to work it to death

The best way to kill time is to work it to death

A young woman has young claws, well sharpened. If she has character, that is. And...

A young woman has young claws, well sharpened. If she has character, that is. And...

I did my sculpture as a painter. I did not work as a sculptor.

I did my sculpture as a painter. I did not work as a sculptor.

In love, the one who runs away is the winner.

In love, the one who runs away is the winner.

Truly, I'm not joking when I thank my lucky stars for the awful operation I...

Truly, I'm not joking when I thank my lucky stars for the awful operation I...

Jazz is rhythm and meaning.

Jazz is rhythm and meaning.

I don't paint things. I only paint the difference between things.

I don't paint things. I only paint the difference between things.

I don't know whether I believe in God or not. I think, really, I'm some...

I don't know whether I believe in God or not. I think, really, I'm some...

I wouldn't mind turning into a vermilion goldfish.

I wouldn't mind turning into a vermilion goldfish.

Work cures everything.

Work cures everything.

I have always tried to hide my efforts and wished my works to have a...

I have always tried to hide my efforts and wished my works to have a...

A picture must possess a real power to generate light [and] for a long time...

A picture must possess a real power to generate light [and] for a long time...

Power always has to be kept in check; power exercised in secret, especially under the...

Power always has to be kept in check; power exercised in secret, especially under the...

Because power corrupts, societys demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of...

Because power corrupts, societys demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of...