Henri MatisseA collection of 14 posts

Truth

Exactitude is not truth.

Success

An artist must never be a prisoner. Prisoner? An artist should never be a prison...

Power

A picture must possess a real power to generate light and for a long time now I&...

Nature

In the beginning you must subject yourself to the influence of nature. You must ...

Nature

An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm by effo...

Nature

There are always flowers for those who want to see them.

Love

He who loves flies runs and rejoices he is free and nothing holds him back.

Happiness

Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work from illuminating the f...

Design

It is only after years of preparation that the young artist should touch color &...

Courage

Creativity takes courage.