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
Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us. Henri Matisse dayderivefog Change image and share on social
An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, by efforts that will prepare the mastery which will later enable him to express himself in his own language. Henri Matisse artisteffortenable 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
I wouldn't mind turning into a vermilion goldfish. Henri Matisse goldfishmindturn 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
