I believe that the great painters with their intellect as master have attempted to force this unwilling medium of paint and canvas into a record of their emotions. Edward Hopper attemptcanvasemotion Change image and share on social
I use a retouching varnish which is made in France, Libert, and that's all the varnish I use. Edward Hopper francelibertmake Change image and share on social
The only real influence I've ever had was myself. Edward Hopper haveinfluencereal Change image and share on social
I find linseed oil and white lead the most satisfactory mediums. Edward Hopper findleadlinseed Change image and share on social
My aim in painting has always been the most exact transcription possible of my most intimate impression of nature. Edward Hopper aimexactimpression Change image and share on social
There will be, I think, an attempt to grasp again the surprise and accidents of nature and a more intimate and sympathetic study of its moods, together with a renewed wonder and humility on the part of such as are still capable of these basic reactions. Edward Hopper accidentattemptbasic share on social
After all, we are not French and never can be, and any attempt to be so is to deny our inheritance and to try to impose upon ourselves a character that can be nothing but a veneer upon the surface. Edward Hopper attemptcharacterdeny Change image and share on social
Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world. Edward Hopper artartistexpression Change image and share on social
I have tried to present my sensations in what is the most congenial and impressive form possible to me. Edward Hopper congenialformimpressive Change image and share on social
In general it can be said that a nation's art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people. Edward Hopper artcharactergeneral Change image and share on social