Drawing is the true test of art.

Drawing is the true test of art.

Art is a lie which makes us realize the truth.

Art is a lie which makes us realize the truth.

In art, the obvious is a sin.

In art, the obvious is a sin.

In art the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can inspire

In art the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can inspire

Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.

Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.

I knew that I had come face to face with some one whose mere personality was so fascinating that, if read more

I knew that I had come face to face with some one whose mere personality was so fascinating that, if I allowed it to do so, it would absorb my whole nature, my whole soul, my very art itself.

Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see.

Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see.

Works of art are all that survive of incredibly gifted people.

Works of art are all that survive of incredibly gifted people.

Only an artist can interpret the meaning of life.

Only an artist can interpret the meaning of life.