In a face, look for the main light and the main shadow; the rest will come naturally — it's often not important. And then you must cultivate your memory, because Nature will only provide you with references. Nature is like… — Edouard Manet Copy Share Image
The attacks of which I have been the object have broken the spring of life in me... People don't realize what it feels like… — Edouard Manet Copy Share Image
No one can be a painter unless he cares for painting above all else. — Edouard Manet Copy Share Image
Conciseness in art is essential and a refinement. The concise man makes one think; the verbose bores. Always work towards conciseness. — Edouard Manet Copy Share Image
There's no symmetry in nature. One eye is never exactly the same as the other. There's always a difference. We all have a more… — Edouard Manet Copy Share Image
You must always remain master of the situation and do what you please. No school tasks, ah, no! no tasks! — Edouard Manet Copy Share Image
You would hardly believe how difficult it is to place a figure alone on a canvas, and to concentrate all the interest on this… — Edouard Manet Copy Share Image
Every time I paint, I throw myself into the water in order to learn how to swim. — Edouard Manet Copy Share Image
The latest fashion… is absolutely necessary for a painting. It’s what matters most. — Edouard Manet Copy Share Image
Who is this Monet whose name sounds just like mine and who is taking advantage of my notoriety? — Edouard Manet Copy Share Image
There is only one true thing: instantly paint what you see. When you've got it, you've got it. When you haven't, you begin again.… — Edouard Manet Copy Share Image
