the freedom in illuminating the fog (31 December 2016)

Henri Matisse, Woman in Green with a Carnation, 1909

Starting to paint, I felt gloriously free, quiet, and alone.

- Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse drawing with a Bamboo Stick, 1931

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

- Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse, Study for The Dance, 1922

He who loves, flies, runs, and rejoices; he is free and nothing holds him back.

- Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse at work on his Cut-Outs at his home in Nice, 1953

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

- Henri Matisse

Matisse in action via youtube


A certain blue enters your soul.

- Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse, Nu Bleu IV, 1952

Creativity takes courage.

- Henri Matisse

Matisse drawing a head for the decoration of Chapelle du Rosaire in Vence in his studio/room in the Hotel Regina, in Nice-Cimiez, 1950.