I prefer every time a picture composed and painted outdoors. The thing is done without your knowing it.

- Winslow Homer

The Sun will not rise or set without my notice and thanks.

- Winslow Homer

When you paint, try to put down exactly what you see. Whatever else you have to offer will come out anyway.

- Winslow Homer

Look at nature, work independently, and solve your own problems.

- Winslow Homer

All is lovely outside my house and inside my house and myself.

- Winslow Homer

Never put more than two waves in a picture; it's fussy.

- Winslow Homer

The life that I have chosen gives me my full hours of enjoyment.

- Winslow Homer

It is wonderful how much depends upon the relations of black and white A black and white, if properly balanced, suggests colour.

- Winslow Homer

I regret very much that I have painted a picture that requires any description.

- Winslow Homer