Artist Quote by Pierre Soulages

“I never want to stop painting. I'm 94 now. What's my secret? I just keep thinking about the painting I'm going to do tomorrow.”

Pierre Soulages

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Painting isn't just pretty or pleasant; it is something that helps you to stand alone and face yourself.

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