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Quotes by Edward Hopper - (8 quotes)

Edward Hopper - From the Greatness category:

I believe that the great painters, with their intellect as master, have attempted to force the unwilling medium of paint and canvas into a record of their emotions. I find any digression from this large aim leads me to boredom. (Edward Hopper)

Edward Hopper - From the Imagination category:

No amount of skilful invention can replace the essential element of imagination. (Edward Hopper)

Edward Hopper - From the Improvisation category:

More of me comes out when I improvise. (Edward Hopper)

Edward Hopper - From the Influence category:

The only real influence I've ever had was myself. (Edward Hopper)

Edward Hopper - From the Intimacy category:

My aim in painting has always been to make the most exact transcription possible of my most intimate impression of nature. (Edward Hopper)

Edward Hopper - From the Joy category:

There is a sort of elation about sunlight on the upper part of a house. (Edward Hopper)

Edward Hopper - From the Painting category:

Painting will have to deal more fully and less obliquely with life and nature's phenomena before it can again be great. (Edward Hopper)

Edward Hopper - From the Words category:

If you could say it in words, there'd be no reason to paint. (Edward Hopper)