It's Never Too Late to Learn to Paint

'Sail Away'          8x10           pastel        ©Karen Margulis
Bid on this painting at Daily Paintworks $45

It's my birthday today. The Big one. Over the Hill.  I don't feel like I am a day over 21. Well OK I do need reading glasses and I could be in better shape. But I really never think about my age. Except when I am reminded....like on my birthday!

But turning a decade does give me an opportunity to reflect on my journey as an artist.  I have  always loved art and used crafts as my creative outlet. But I didn't really start to paint until 8 years ago. I was too busy raising a family and working. I didn't have time or energy. But when the kids were older I decided it was important that I made the time and put in the effort to learn how to paint.

I realized that I wouldn't improve if I didn't practice so I made sure that I painted something small as often as I could. Just a little time each day made a huge difference. It really didn't take much effort and best of all I really did improve! I can't imagine what it would be like if I hadn't taken that step to learn how to paint.

You don't have to be born with talent or be young to learn how to paint!

When I am out painting in public I often have people come up to chat and very often someone will wistfully say they wish they could paint.....but they were too old to try something new! (or they can't draw a straight line....which you don't really need to do anyway!) Let me repeat....

You don't have to be born with talent or be young to learn how to paint!

Painting or doing any kind of art keeps you young. You will see the world with new eyes....everything will be fresh and exciting. Sure the journey to learn the skills to paint isn't always easy, but it is always filled with joy and discovery.  So don't let your excuses get in the way....Today is the day to get started on your art journey.....It's never too late!

And to my artist friends who already paint....try a new medium....enrich your own art journey!