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Henri Matisse Quotes

Henri Matisse quotes about painting

French Artist December 31, 1869 – November 3, 1954

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Henri Matisse quote: "I am unable to make any distinction between the feeling I get..."
I am unable to make any distinction between the feeling I get from life and the way I translate that feeling into painting. Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse quote: "It has bothered me all my life that I do not paint like..."
It has bothered me all my life that I do not paint like everybody else. 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
There is nothing more difficult for a truly creative painter than to paint a rose, because before he can do so he has first to forget all the roses that were ever painted. Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse quote: "Whoever wishes to devote himself to painting should begin by..."
Whoever wishes to devote himself to painting should begin by cutting out his own tongue Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse quote: "I don't paint things. I only paint the difference between things."
I don't paint things. I only paint the difference between things. Henri Matisse

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