creative ways

Old people move slowly

I can Dance

An experienced artist is like an accomplished dancer. They have long known all of the steps and now they have the freedom to express the feeling of the moment.

An experienced artist moves quickly and efficiently, without mistakes or hesitation. After years of playing the same game over and over, it is only natural that they know where they are going without having to think about it.seascape artist

Years of experience teaches you ways of thinking, ways to achieve success and ways to please the public (the most critical part of the creative process).

If you don’t please your public, they won’t buy your art. Then you will die and not be able to paint any more.

So if you are just starting, don’t rush your work, don’t be impatient, rather learn the 1000’s of little steps necessary so that you can be outrageously spontaneous and ridiculously efficient in your art.

Paint with Len

I am not a teacher! I am an artist but I am not interested in the art of teaching. Continue reading “Paint with Len” »

Winning is useless

Olympic Champions won’t like this

If you are an Olympic Champion or a Prize Fighter you may want to disagree with today’s comments.

Creativity is a non-competitive sport. You are not in it to be better, best or even to be outstanding. You are in it, to do your best and to be amazed by what you are capable of achieving. Continue reading “Winning is useless” »

Nothing is ever right

Still waiting… idiot!

Over the years, a lot of people have come into our gallery, then found a painting they loved, they said that they could afford it but put it off to later because ‘I’m not quite ready yet!’ Continue reading “Nothing is ever right” »

Eat then die

Good health tips from an old man