Matisse in Words and Self Portraits Part Two

"I don't know whether I believe in God or not. I think, really, I'm some sort of Buddhist. But the essential thing is to put oneself in a frame of mind which is close to that of prayer."

Matisse painted himself in striped pajamas often. Why? Those were his work clothes. Matisse painted in his pajamas.

"In the beginning you must subject yourself to the influence of nature. You must be able to walk firmly on the ground before you start walking on a tightrope."

"Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while one is working."