"I never had one [a studio] and personally I don't understand why would want to shut themselves up in some room. Maybe for drawing, sure, but not for painting."

"I am completely absorbed in my work, and I am not thinking of anything else."

"I have painted so many water lilies and I am still not satisfied. I want to paint them perfectly."

"I'm still unable to work. I'm afraid I'll never be able to paint again."

"I'm working like a madman, but I'm not making progress."