I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them.

I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them.

A picture is a poem without words.

A picture is a poem without words.

Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen

Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen

Lely on animated canvas stole
The sleepy eye, that spoke the melting soul.

Lely on animated canvas stole
The sleepy eye, that spoke the melting soul.

"Paint me as I am," said Cromwell,
"Rough with age and gashed with wars;
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"Paint me as I am," said Cromwell,
"Rough with age and gashed with wars;
Show my visage as you find it,
Less than truth my soul abhors."

As certain as the Correggiosity of Correggio.

As certain as the Correggiosity of Correggio.

The fellow mixes blood with his colors.

The fellow mixes blood with his colors.

Painting is an infinitely minute part of my personality.

Painting is an infinitely minute part of my personality.

Every time I paint a portrait I lose a friend.

Every time I paint a portrait I lose a friend.