Quote by Henri Matisse
An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her r

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

Other quotes by Henri Matisse

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

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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

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Drawing is like making an expressive gesture with the advantage of permanence. – Henri Matisse

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People who dont see their nature and imagine they can practice thoughtlessness all the time are lairs and fools. – Bodhidharma

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The truth is in nature, and I shall prove it. – Paul Cezanne

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People must help one another it is natures law. – Jean de La Fontaine

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I have a bit of a rebellious nature. – John Cusack

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