The Portrait Is One Of The Most

I Never Retouch A Sketch: I Take A Canvas The Same Size, As I May Change The Composition Somewhat. But I Always Strive To Give The Same Feeling, While Carrying It On Further.

Never Ruin A Good Painting With The Truth.

One Gets Into A State Of Creativity By Conscious Work.

The Living Model, The Naked Body Of A Woman, Is The Privileged Seat Of Feeling, But Also Of Questioning... The Model Must Mark You, Awaken In You An Emotion Which You Seek In Turn To Express.

Art Is An Escape From Reality.