I Sometimes Have A Horrible Fear Of

I Sometimes Have A Horrible Fear Of Turning Up A Canvas Of Mine. I'm Always Afraid Of Finding A Monster In Place Of The Precious Jewels I Thought I Had Put There!

Don't Be Afraid In Nature: One Must Be Bold, At The Risk Of Having Been Deceived And Making Mistakes.

At Times I Come Across Works Of Mine Which Are Soundly Done And Really In My Style, And At Such Moments I Find Great Solace.

Cover The Canvas At The First Go, And Then Work On Till You See Nothing More To Add ... Don't Proceed According To Rules And Principles, But Paint What You Observe And Feel. Paint Generously And Unhesitatingly, For It Is Best Not To Lose The First Impression.

Watercolour Is Not Especially Difficult, But I Must Warn You To Steer Clear Of Those Pretty English Watercolourists, So Skilful And Alas So Weak, And So Often Too Truthful.