There is weakness in pretending to know more than you know or in stating less than you know. — Robert Henri Pretending Copy Share Image
All the past up to a moment ago is your legacy. You have a right to it. — Robert Henri Legacy Copy Share Image
Don't stop to paint the material, but push on to give the spirit. — Robert Henri Giving Copy Share Image
I paint for the sole purpose of magnifying the privilege of being alive. — Robert Henri Alive Copy Share Image
The true artist regards his work as a means of talking with men [and women], of saying his say to himself and… — Robert Henri Art Copy Share Image
Manet did not do the expected. He was a pioneer. He followed his individual whim. Told the public what he wanted it… — Robert Henri Expected Copy Share Image
An artist must first of all respond to his subject, he must be filled with emotion toward that subject and then he… — Robert Henri Art Copy Share Image
Art is certainly not a pursuit for anyone who wants to make money. — Robert Henri Art Copy Share Image
“Cherish your own emotions and never under-value them. We are not here to do what has already been done.” — Robert Henri Artists Copy Share Image
In great art there is no beginning and end in point of time. All time is comprehended. — Robert Henri All time Copy Share Image
A picture should be the expression of the will of the painter. — Robert Henri Depression Copy Share Image
There are mighty few people who think what they think they think. — Robert Henri People Copy Share Image
Things should all be moving toward the expression of a great idea. — Robert Henri Expression Copy Share Image
When the motives of artists are profound, when they are at their work as a result of deep consideration, when they believe… — Robert Henri Art Copy Share Image
The good thing about painting from memory is that so much is forgotten. — Robert Henri Forgotten Copy Share Image
Find out what you really like if you can. Find out what is really important to you. Then sing your song. You… — Robert Henri Heart Copy Share Image
Strokes carry a message whether you will it or not. The stroke is just like the artist at the time he makes… — Robert Henri Art Copy Share Image
There is nothing more entertaining than to have a frank talk with yourself. Few do it-frankly. Educating yourself is getting acquainted with… — Robert Henri Educating yourself Copy Share Image
Artists must be men of wit, consciously or unconsciously philosophers; read, study and think a great deal of life... — Robert Henri Art Copy Share Image
There is only one reason for art in America, and that is that the people of America learn the means of expressing… — Robert Henri America Copy Share Image
There is nothing in all the world more beautiful or significant of the laws of the universe than the nude human body. — Robert Henri Beautiful Copy Share Image
It will stick with you and show up for better or worse in spite of all you or anyone else can do. — Robert Henri Better Copy Share Image
