There are wonderful articles, photos of his letters and art and more resources on Van Gogh there at our finger tips on the internet. All it takes is a click and you can close up on his paintings, read his personal letters to his family or read all about the art which influenced him.
I have found so many interesting articles etc. about Vincent Van Gogh as I was browsing the internet that I want to share these great links with you.
This is all about him –
http://www.vangoghgallery.com/painting/
This is the letter I have taken the quote from –
http://www.webexhibits.org/vangogh/letter/10/165.htm
I find it amazing that we can actually read his letters and see his writing online.
Here is information about the painting Starry Night –
http://www.vangoghgallery.com/painting/starry-night.html
To see more of his art work and read much more about his life and art I really recommend google arts and culture app, or see it on your browser –
https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/UQKy1roGr95tKw
I really enjoyed reading about him and looking at his paintings.
I wonder how he would have lived if he had lived nowadays and had access to modern treatment. Would he be another square peg in a square hole or would he be the incredible artist he was and have lived longer?