Winslow Homer Quotes

What they call talent is nothing but the capacity for doing continuous work in the right way. ”
-Winslow Homer

I prefer every time a picture composed and painted outdoors. The thing is done without your knowing it.”
-Winslow Homer

The life that I have chosen gives me my full hours of enjoyment. ”
-Winslow Homer

I thought for a change I would give up drinking, and it was a great mistake and although I reduced the size of my nose and improved my beauty, my stomach suffered. ”
-Winslow Homer

You will see, in the future I will live by my watercolors. ”
-Winslow Homer

The Sun will not rise or set without my notice and thanks. ”
-Winslow Homer

I thought for a change I would give up drinking, and it was a great mistake and although I reduced the size of my nose and improved my beauty, my stomach suffered. ”
-Winslow Homer

It is wonderful how much depends upon the relations of black and white... A black and white, if properly balanced, suggests colour. ”
-Winslow Homer

What's the use? The people are too stupid. They do not understand. ”
-Winslow Homer

It would probably kill me to have such a thing appear. The most interesting part of my life is of no concern to the public. ”
-Winslow Homer

In dark, cold solitude of winter months...I thank the Lord for this opportunity for reflection.”
-Winslow Homer

I will paint for money any time.”
-Winslow Homer

Artists should never look at pictures, but should stutter in a language of their own. ”
-Winslow Homer

When you paint, try to put down exactly what you see. Whatever else you have to offer will come out anyway.”
-Winslow Homer