The trend in some of the contemporary movements in art, but by no means all, seems to deny this ideal and to me appears to lead to a purely decorative conception of painting. – Edward Hopper
In general it can be said that a nations art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people. – Edward Hopper
My aim in painting has always been the most exact transcription possible of my most intimate impression of nature. – Edward Hopper
Its to paint directly on the canvas without any funny business, as it were, and I use almost pure turpentine to start with, adding oil as I go along until the medium becomes pure oil. I use as little oil as I can possibly help, and thats my method. – Edward Hopper