I insist upon 'doing it alone'... I have always worked better alone and from my own impressions.
The only merit I have is to have painted directly from nature with the aim of conveying my impressions in front of the most fugitive effects.
A good impression is lost so quickly...
My work is always better when I am alone and follow my own impressions.
I didn't become an impressionist. As long as I can remember I always have been one.