With color one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft. Henri Matisse colorenergyobtain Change image and share on social
There is nothing more difficult for a truly creative painter than to paint a rose, because before he can do so he has first to forget all the roses that were ever painted. Henri Matisse creativedifficultforget Change image and share on social
A young woman has young claws, well sharpened. If she has character, that is. And if she hasn't so much the worse for you. Henri Matisse badlycharacterclaw Change image and share on social
An artist must never be a prisoner. Prisoner? An artist should never be a prisoner of himself, prisoner of style, prisoner of reputation, prisoner of success, etc. Henri Matisse artistprisonerreputation Change image and share on social
You study, you learn, but you guard the original naivete. It has to be within you, as desire for drink is within the drunkard or love is within the lover. Henri Matisse desiredrinkdrunkard Change image and share on social
He who loves, flies, runs, and rejoices; he is free and nothing holds him back. Henri Matisse backflyfree Change image and share on social
In the beginning you must subject yourself to the influence of nature. You must be able to walk firmly on the ground before you start walking on a tightrope. Henri Matisse beginfirmlygrind Change image and share on social
