5 Henri Matisse Quotes on Color

Henri Matisse quotes on color

8. [I wouldn't mind turning into] a vermilion goldfish.

10. 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.

17. There must result a living harmony of colours, a harmony analogous to that of a musical composition.

22. Drawing with scissors: To cut to the quick in color reminds me of the direct cutting of sculptors.

32. Seek the strongest Color effect possible... the content is of no importance.