“The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too.” ( November 3, 1876) The more I think about it the more I feel that there’s nothing more genuinely artistic than to love people.” ( September 18, 1888) Vincent van Gogh, “Two Lovers,” 1888 (Photo: Wikimedia Commons Public Domain) “I haven’t got it yet, but I’m hunting it and fighting for it, I want something serious, something fresh-something with soul in it! Onward, onward.” ( January 3, 1883) “But the sight of the stars always makes me dream.” ( July 10, 1888)
“Two things that remain eternally true and complement each other, in my view are: don’t snuff out your inspiration and power of imagination, don’t become a slave to the model and, the other, take a model and study it, for otherwise your inspiration won’t take on material form.” ( November 5, 1882) Painters understand nature and love it, and teach us to see.” ( January, 1874) “Always continue walking a lot and loving nature, for that’s the real way to learn to understand art better and better. And my mind turns in that direction as if with an irresistible urge.” ( July 21, 1882) In the poorest little house, in the filthiest corner, I see paintings or drawings. “Even though I’m often in a mess, inside me there’s still a calm, pure harmony and music. Vincent van Gogh, “Thatched Cottages at Cordeville,” 1890 (Photo: Wikimedia Commons Public Domain) Whether you're unsure if you should take a risk, looking for ways to stay dedicated to your craft, are short on inspiration, or are simply interested in Van Gogh's views on love, these quotes are sure to help your inner artist shine. Each quotation is extracted from one of 651 letters the artist wrote to Theo, his confidante, ensuring that every one is as authentically “Vincent” as possible. In this compilation of 20 Van Gogh quotes, you'll find some of the artist's most motivational words of wisdom. While the content of Van Gogh's correspondence paints a picture of these hardships, it also reveals his optimism, making his letters an abundant source of inspiration. This lack of business inevitably led to financial struggles, which worsened his already-failing mental health-and, ultimately, pushed the artist to take his own life at just 37 years old. From the onset of his career until his final days, he struggled to sell his work, whether based close to home in The Hague, in fin-de-siècle Paris, or even in idyllic Arles. Letter to John Peter Russell, 1888 (Photo: Wikimedia Commons Public Domain)
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