Pictures must not be too picturesque.

Pictures must not be too picturesque.

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.]

Painting is an infinitely minute part of my personality.

Painting is an infinitely minute part of my personality.

One picture in ten thousand, perhaps, ought to live in the
applause of mankind, from generation to generation until read more

One picture in ten thousand, perhaps, ought to live in the
applause of mankind, from generation to generation until the
colors fade and blacken out of sight or the canvas rot entirely
away.

The fellow mixes blood with his colors.

The fellow mixes blood with his colors.

Every time I paint a portrait I lose a friend.

Every time I paint a portrait I lose a friend.

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

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

The world today doesn't make sense, so why should I paint pictures that do?

The world today doesn't make sense, so why should I paint pictures that do?

He best can paint them who shall feel them most.

He best can paint them who shall feel them most.