There is no symmetry in nature. One eye is never exactly the same as the other..

Black is not a color..

I paint what I see and not what others like to see..

The country only has charms for those not obliged to stay there..

If I'm lucky, when I paint, first my patrons leave the room, then my dealers, and if I'm really lucky I leave too..

This woman's work is exceptional. Too bad she's not a man..

There's no symmetry in nature. One eye is never exactly the same as the other. There's always a difference. We all have a more or less crooked nose a….

There is only one true thing: instantly paint what you see. When you've got it, you've got it. When you haven't, you begin again. All the rest is hum….

You would hardly believe how difficult it is to place a figure alone on a canvas, and to concentrate all the interest on this single and universal fi….

Every time I paint, I throw myself into the water in order to learn how to swim..

The latest fashion… is absolutely necessary for a painting. It’s what matters most..

I would kiss you, had I the courage..

One must be of one's time and paint what one sees..

Conciseness in art is essential and a refinement. The concise man makes one think; the verbose bores. Always work towards conciseness..

In a face, look for the main light and the main shadow; the rest will come naturally — it's often not important. And then you must cultivate your mem….

There is only one true thing: Instantly paint what you see..

Who is this Monet whose name sounds just like mine and who is taking advantage of my notoriety?.

There are no lines in nature, only areas of colour, one against another..

It is not enough to know your craft - you have to have feeling. Science is all very well, but for us imagination is worth far more..

I paint as I feel like painting; to hell with all their studies..

Above all, keep your colors fresh!.