My favourite artist have left behind them a huge heritage of inspiring artworks – a reflection of the world seen through their eyes, as well as an evidence of their imagination and gift. I extremely admire their numerous magnificent paintings and I have also lots of favourite quotes of these great creators. Their words are the essence of their comprehension of life and art. They answer the plenty of questions which excite most of the artists. These quotes synthesize the creative and worldly knowledge gained by the great masters of painting. To find out that we are moved by common topics gives me the feeling of comprehension, affiliation and connection with these personalities, thence – a strong creative stimulus. It is exciting that I have the the opportunity to draw inspiration from the same source with the greatest artists.

Here are some of their thoughts which I like most:

Pablo Picasso, Self portrait

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” - Pablo Picasso

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” - Pablo Picasso

“Love is the greatest refreshment in life.” - Pablo Picasso

“Everything you can imagine is real.” - Pablo Picasso

“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.” - Pablo Picasso

“The chief enemy of creativity is 'good' sense.”  - Pablo Picasso

Paul Cezanne, Self portrait

“An art which isn't based on feeling isn't an art at all.” - Paul Cezanne

“The painter must enclose himself within his work, he must respond not with words, but with paintings.” - Paul Cezanne

“Keep good company - that is, go to the Louvre.” - Paul Cezanne

“I could paint for a hundred years, a thousand years without stopping and I would still feel as though I knew nothing.” - Paul Cezanne

“I have sworn to die painting.” - Paul Cezann

Vincent Van Gogh, Self portrait

“If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” - Vincent Van Gogh

“When I have a terrible need of - shall I say the word - religion. Then I go out and paint the stars.” - Vincent Van Gogh

“A good picture is equivalent to a good deed.” - Vincent Van Gogh

“Painting is a faith, and it imposes the duty to disregard public opinion.” - Vincent Van Gogh

“Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul.” - Vincent Van Gogh

“I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” - Vincent Van Gogh

In my opinion these short but quite meaningful words give food for thought not only for people who devote themselves to fine art. They inspire and are applicable to all spheres of creativity.

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