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Jul 23, 2010

"I like to draw because it makes my mind flow." --Todd, age 10

10 Pieces of Wisdom for Painters

Artist Leigh Hyams of San Miguel Allende, Mexico writes, "I found this script today in a forgotton portfolio. It was dictated to me by my four-year-old granddaughter Annalena, who could not write then, but she knew how to advise people to paint and draw. I like her advice enormously, not to mention her attitude..." Here's just one example of Annalena's painting wisdom: "When I don't have anything to do and get bored, I start painting and then I just can't stop and it makes me feel good."

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Make your mind flow: Paint without worrying about making a good likeness. Try out Annalena's suggestions, while you're at it!



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