Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse
Henri-Émile-Benoît Matissewas a French artist, known for both his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. He was a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but is known primarily as a painter...
NationalityFrench
ProfessionPainter
Date of Birth31 December 1869
CountryFrance
queens black-and-white color
I've been forty years discovering that the queen of all colors is black.
brother believe men
Ever since there have been men, man has given himself over to too little joy. That alone, my brothers, is our original sin. I should believe only in a God who understood how to dance.
inspirational life beautiful
Creativity takes courage.
mean color sky
When I paint green, it doesn't mean grass; when I paint blue, it doesn't mean sky.
giving feelings may
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.
art inspiration waiting
Don't wait for inspiration. It comes while one is working.
prayer mind essentials
The essential thing is to work in a state of mind that approaches prayer.
creativity independent play
Creative people are curious, flexible, and independent with a tremendous spirit and a love of play.
simple trying be-good
Don't try to be original. Be simple. Be good technically, and if there is something in you, it will come out.
positive beautiful art
There are always flowers for those who want to see them.
paint bothered
It has always bothered me that I don't paint like everyone else
feelings want opinion
...for whether we want to or not, we belong to our time and we share in its opinions, its feelings, even its delusions.