I often met people who enjoyed drawing and painting when they were children but stopped doing it later on. When asked why they stopped, they tell different stories.

But although very different,  all the stories have a common point: they include a negative belief that is sometimes said aloud, sometimes not, and that is: “I don’t have talent”.

Once, for some reason, these people said: “I don’t have talent”, and even worse, they started to believe it. That, sadly, made them stop making art (although their love for art never vanished).

I must confess those words make me uncomfortable. And every time I hear them, I want to prove them wrong.

Why?

The truth is, when you are an adult, saying “I don’t have talent” (or even “I do have talent”) – misses the whole point.

And what is the point?

The point is DOING.

When,

how,

and

as much

as you can.

Because starting to practice art when you are all grown up IS about

playing with colors and lines,

inner growth,

curiosity,

and trying to express your inner self.

It is about relaxation,

work-life balance,

letting go,

joy,

inner peace,

courage,

meditation,

beating your inner critic,

and much more.

Keep making art, dear friend.