John Constable

No two days are alike, nor even two hours; neither were there ever two leaves of a tree alike since the creation of the world; and the genuine productions of art, like those of nature, are all distinct from each other.

Painting is with me but another word for feeling.

I never saw an ugly thing in my life: for let the form of an object be what it may, light, shade, and perspective will make it beautiful.

My art is to be found under every hedge and in every lane, and therefore nobody thinks it worth picking up.

The sky is the source of light in nature, and governs everything.

I should paint my own places best.

There is room enough for a natural painter.

I have endeavoured to draw a line between the picturesque and the sublime.

The landscape painter must walk in the fields with an humble mind.

I have always been a great admirer of the Dutch painters.

The world is wide, and there is room for all.

I am anxious that my pictures should be seen by the public.

I have been very much engaged with my large picture, which is now nearly finished.

I hope to make a great impression with it.

I am determined to pursue my own path.

Nature is the best teacher.

I shall endeavour to get rid of all trick, and to see nature with my own eyes.

I have been very much delighted with the country.

I am going on with my studies with great ardour.

I have a great love for art.