The fellow mixes blood with his colors.

The fellow mixes blood with his colors.

Are we to paint what's on the face, what's inside the face, or what's behind it?

Are we to paint what's on the face, what's inside the face, or what's behind it?

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

I paint things as they are. I don't comment.rn

I paint things as they are. I don't comment.rn

Pictures must not be too picturesque.

Pictures must not be too picturesque.

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

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

I experience a period of frightening clarity in those moments when nature is so beautiful. I am no longer sure read more

I experience a period of frightening clarity in those moments when nature is so beautiful. I am no longer sure of myself, and the paintings appear as in a dream

He best can paint them who shall feel them most.

He best can paint them who shall feel them most.

I only feel, but want the power to paint.
[Lat., Nequeo monstrare et sentio tantum.]

I only feel, but want the power to paint.
[Lat., Nequeo monstrare et sentio tantum.]