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Henry Matisse Quotes


"A picture must possess a real power to generate light and for a long time now I've been conscious of expressing myself through light rather than in light." ~Henri Matisse

“Creative people are curious, flexible, persistent, and independent with a tremendous spirit of adventure and a love of play.” ~Henri Matisse

"Creativity takes courage." ~Henri Matisse

"I have always tried to hide my own efforts and wished my works to have the lightness and joyousness of a springtime which never lets anyone suspect the labours it cost." ~Henry Matisse

"It has bothered me all my life that I do not paint like everybody else." ~Henri Matisse

"It is not quantity which counts with colors, but choice and organization." ~Henri Matisse on art


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"There are always flowers for those who want to see them." ~Henri Matisse

"What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter, a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue." ~Henri Matisse

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