Pierre Bonnard

The subject is not important. What matters is the way it is painted.

One must always be in love with what one is doing.

The artist must be a dreamer.

The painting must be a window onto the world.

The artist must be a magician.

The work of art must be a mystery.

The artist must be a solitary being.

The painting must be a song.

The artist must be a madman.

The work of art must be a miracle.

The artist must be a god.

The painting must be a dream.

The artist must be a lover.

The work of art must be a revelation.

The artist must be a prophet.

The painting must be a prayer.

The artist must be a saint.

The work of art must be a blessing.

The artist must be a fool.

The painting must be a joy.