To possess Nature . . .

Today is the birthday of Henri Matisse (December 31, 1869 – November 3, 1954), master draughtsman, printmaker, sculptor, and painter. He was known for his use of colour and his fluid, brilliant and original draughtsmanship

"Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us." - Henri Matisse

"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, or rather in light." - Henri Matisse

"Creativity takes courage." - Henri Matisse


"An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, by efforts that will prepare the mastery which will later enable him to express himself in his own language." - Henri Matisse

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