To art lovers everwhere:

Be brave enough to love a painting when nobody else does.Be brave enough not to love a painting when you really don't.Art is so intensely personal as is food, dress preferences, life partners, etc.Don't wait for some one official to validate the art that you love.Enjoy and love it because it speaks to your heart.Perhaps no one will share your love, but love it anyway.

To fellow artists:

Believe in yourself.
Love what you paint.
Paint what you love.
Enjoy the process.
Keep fit.
Find what it is that keeps you inspired
and do it often.
Do something new as often as possible.
Keep discovering and exploring.
Allow your subject to speak to you.
Learn as much as possible for as long
as possible.

To Partners, Friends and Families of Artists:

Allow the artist space, both physical and mental.
Be proud of their efforts.
Speak encouragement often.
When you really don't like a painting, seek out
7 positive pointers of the piece before admitting
to your dislike.



    Louise