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Henri Matisse Quotes

Henri Matisse quotes

French Artist December 31, 1869 – November 3, 1954

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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
I don't know whether I believe in God or not. I think, really, I'm some sort of Buddhist. But the essential thing is to put oneself in a frame of mind which is close to that of prayer. Henri Matisse
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
Henri Matisse quote: "for whether we want to or not, we belong to our time and we..."
...for whether we want to or not, we belong to our time and we share in its opinions, its feelings, even its delusions. Henri Matisse
I have always tried to hide my efforts and wished my works to have a light joyousness of springtime which never lets anyone suspect the labors it has cost me. Henri Matisse
We ought to view ourselves with the same curiosity and openness with which we study a tree, the sky or a thought, because we too are linked to the entire universe. Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse quote: "There are always flowers for those who want to see them."
There are always flowers for those who want to see them. Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse quote: "The importance of an artist is to be measured by the quantity..."
The importance of an artist is to be measured by the quantity of new signs which he has introduced to the language of art. Henri Matisse
It is only after years of preparation that the young artist should touch color - not color used descriptively, that is, but as a means of personal expression. Henri Matisse
You must forget all your theories, all your ideas before the subject. What part of these is really your own will be expressed in your expression of the emotion awakened in you by the subject. Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse quote: "To look at something as though we had never seen it before..."
To look at something as though we had never seen it before requires great courage. Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse quote: "I do not literally paint that table, but the emotion it..."
I do not literally paint that table, but the emotion it produces upon me. Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse quote: "Another word for creativity is courage."
Another word for creativity is courage. Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse quote: "Work cures everything."
Work cures everything. Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse quote: "Creativity takes courage."
Creativity takes courage. Henri Matisse

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