Impressionism is the newspaper of the soul. Henri Matisse impressionismnewspapersoul Change image and share on social
It has bothered me all my life that I do not paint like everybody else. Henri Matisse botherlifepaint Change image and share on social
I do not literally paint that table, but the emotion it produces upon me. Henri Matisse emotionliterallypaint Change image and share on social
What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter - a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue. Henri Matisse armchairartbalance share on social
Cutting into color reminds me of the sculptor's direct carving. Henri Matisse carvecolorcut Change image and share on social
It is only after years of preparation that the young artist should touch color - not color used descriptively, that is, but as a means of personal expression. Henri Matisse artistcolordescriptively Change image and share on social
I don't know whether I believe in God or not. I think, really, I'm some sort of Buddhist. But the essential thing is to put oneself in a frame of mind which is close to that of prayer. Henri Matisse buddhistcloseessential Change image and share on social
A picture must possess a real power to generate light and for a long time now I've been conscious of expressing myself through light or rather in light. Henri Matisse consciousexpressgenerate Change image and share on social
I would like to recapture that freshness of vision which is characteristic of extreme youth when all the world is new to it. Henri Matisse characteristicextremefreshness Change image and share on social
There are always flowers for those who want to see them. Henri Matisse flower Change image and share on social
