3 Henri Matisse Quotes on Creation

Henri Matisse quotes on creation

5. 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.

27. As I create these colored cutouts, it seems to me that I advance joyfully to meet whatever awaits. I do not believe I have ever experienced such peace and harmony as in making these cutout papers.

47. Though produced by a very old man who was mortally ill, they seem to come from the springtime of the world.