Welcome to Quotes by Painters, a site committed to the motivating words of a few of the world's most distinguished painters. Here you will discover a collection of quotes from painters such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Pablo Picasso, amongst many others. Whether you are trying to find a source of motivation or simply want to discover more about the ideas and sensations of these great artists, this site is the ideal location to begin. Check out the words of these painters and discover the beauty of their artistry.
"I leave you my portrait so that you will have my presence all the days and nights that I am away from you"
"I paint my own reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration"
"I build a kind of wall between myself and t he model so that I can paint in peace behind it. Otherwise, she might say something that confuses and distracts me"
"Painting picture by picture, I followed the impressions my eye took in at heightened moments. I painted only memories, adding nothing, no details that I did not see. Hence the simplicity of the paintings, their emptiness"