I believe that the great painters with their intellect as master have attempted to force this unwilling medium of paint and canvas into a record of their emotions.

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The only real influence I've ever had was myself.

The only real influence I've ever had was myself.

Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist and this inner life will result

Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world.

Well I have a very simple method of painting.

Well, I have a very simple method of painting.

Well I've always been interested in approaching a big city in a train and I can't exactly describe

Well I've always been interested in approaching a big city in a train and I can't exactly describe the sensations but they're entirely human and perhaps have nothing to do with aesthetics.

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    I know, up on top you are seeing great sights, but down here at the bottom we, too, should have rights.

    I know, up on top you are seeing great sights, but down here at the bottom we, too, should have rights.

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