A painter must think of everything he sees as being there entirely for his own use and pleasure. Lucian Freud painterpleasuresee Change image and share on social
And, since the model he faithfully copies is not going to be hung up next to the picture, since the picture is going to be there on its own, it is of no interest whether it is an accurate copy of the model. Lucian Freud accuratecopyfaithfully share on social
My work is purely autobiographical... It is about myself and my surroundings. Lucian Freud autobiographicalpurelysurrounding Change image and share on social
Whether it will convince or not, depends entirely on what it is in itself, what is there to be seen. Lucian Freud convincedepend Change image and share on social
You ask why I'm fascinated by the human figure? As a human animal, I am interested in some of my fellow animals: in their minds and bodies. Lucian Freud animalbodyfascinate Change image and share on social
Full, saturated colours have an emotional significance I want to avoid. Lucian Freud avoidcolouremotional Change image and share on social