Art Conversations

A colourful watercolour Lenon B painted at school, signed Jeanne

Is There an Age to Become an Artist?

Is it ever too late to start painting? My own story: a school watercolour, a famous cat at 30, and painting coming back at 50.

Is There an Age to Become an Artist?

Is it ever too late to start painting? My own story: a school watercolour, a famous cat at 30, and painting coming back at 50.

Close-up of the textured surface of La Vie en Gold by Lenon B: reliefs and little craters in gold and brown

Original or Reproduction: What Really Makes the...

Why buy an original artwork when a nice reproduction already looks lovely on the wall? Texture, colour, a one-of-a-kind piece, and a few simple clues to recognise an original.

Original or Reproduction: What Really Makes the...

Why buy an original artwork when a nice reproduction already looks lovely on the wall? Texture, colour, a one-of-a-kind piece, and a few simple clues to recognise an original.

A visitor looking at a geometric painting by Lenon B in her studio in Ericeira

Does a Painting Need a Title?

When you look at a painting, do your eyes go to the canvas first, or to the little label next to it? A gentle reflection on titles, “Untitled”, and how...

Does a Painting Need a Title?

When you look at a painting, do your eyes go to the canvas first, or to the little label next to it? A gentle reflection on titles, “Untitled”, and how...

Visitors around the big table in Lenon B's painting studio in Ericeira

Why Visit an Artist's Studio?

A painting seen on a screen and a painting seen in the room where it was born are not quite the same thing. Why pushing open the door of a...

Why Visit an Artist's Studio?

A painting seen on a screen and a painting seen in the room where it was born are not quite the same thing. Why pushing open the door of a...

Banner for the article Art and Well-being by Lenon B

Art and Well-being: When Creativity Becomes a W...

In a world that moves fast, creating offers something essential: a pause. Why painting, drawing or shaping helps us release emotions, find our balance and feel more alive.

Art and Well-being: When Creativity Becomes a W...

In a world that moves fast, creating offers something essential: a pause. Why painting, drawing or shaping helps us release emotions, find our balance and feel more alive.

Cover image for Lenon B's reflection on creating art in a world in crisis

Creating in a World in Crisis: Luxury or Necess...

The art market is going through a tough time, and art is often seen as a luxury. So why keep creating? My thoughts on the artist's place today, art bought...

Creating in a World in Crisis: Luxury or Necess...

The art market is going through a tough time, and art is often seen as a luxury. So why keep creating? My thoughts on the artist's place today, art bought...