What is wrong with my paintings

[@tcchris2]

You are a great teacher Mr. Hend. No matter what style a painter ends up with, can't go wrong with these fundamentals

[@starvingartistscollective]

Glad you're back, Len. Smiled at your rant, what you said is so true. Hope you have time for more videos again in the future, love your style!

[@trishboudelah1328]

I love your honesty about painting. You inspired me to start painting again. Thank you.

[@davemalt2451]

Good on ya Len. Up to your usual top standard. Don't know if all of the Bob Ross pretenders will like your demo, I think you would have made them feel a bit inadequate doing in half an hour what would have taken them days to do. It's good to see you back. Yes folks, there's only one Len Hend. Thanks, Dave M (AUSTRALIA)😎😎🇦🇺

[@barbaramunford5472]

I've only recently stumbled on to your site Len and I can't believe how my paintings have improved already! Thank you for sharing your unique perspective and talents! Your DVD lessons are at the top of my Christmas want list!

[@jrgencaspersen3149]

Thank you Len for being there and inspire .

[@catsmad1755]

I bought Lens DVD set about a 18 months ago and can confirm it's probably the best money ever spent. I still treasure them. I also bought one of his paintings and that will have pride of place in the sitting room soon. Good on you Len.....we miss your KZbin appearances.

[@renaultleakingagain7639]

how much would a Len painting cost? im considering getting one in the future

[@catsmad1755]

@@renaultleakingagain7639 Hi mate. I paid 80 quid for a great looking mountain and river scene...something like Lens Chinny and the river piece. To keep postage down he will send it rolled up in a tube. It does look amazing.

[@renaultleakingagain7639]

@@catsmad1755 thank you so much ill def get one when i have more spare money

[@gus1966]

Hey Len Glad to see you back had a great chuckle when you had a rant. Love your work you are a great inspiration.

[@lenhend]

Thanks Angus

[@glenpos]

Having drifted off to different landscapes, I just came across this. Len, I love your work so much and now know that I need to be influenced by you again. So it is back to your videos. This one was very beneficial as it brought me back to focus. Thank you for sharing your wonderful skills with us. xx

[@bethelehemmitikou5680]

Thank you Mr Len, I always enjoy watching your uncomplicated way of painting.

[@ColleenHallows]

Your honesty and dedication is refreshing. Thank you Len.❤🎉

[@reenthronedprof]

I have missed your videos Mr. Len. I am not a painter but you're such an inspiration. Would love to watch another vids of yours. Love from Ph :)

[@irenepeek3211]

Love this lesson! I will be ordering your tutorials. Thank you so much for truth and art. It's wonderful 🤗

[@renaultleakingagain7639]

i appreciate the update after 4 months without uploading, glad that you are doing well, keep up the good work, your fans really appreciate you

[@ancagerber]

Thank you very much Len. So glad you’re back. Missed watching you.

[@painteroflove9113]

Im glad you back Mr. Len. Thank you very much for this lessons. So much encourage you bring to me.

[@tsvetihristova2338]

Excellent lesson, Len! I love your work, and I hope you will be back with new tutorials. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills!

[@lenhend2559]

Thank you. I will return.

[@gabyd.530]

This is REALLY the best painting advice! Thank you Len. You made me laugh and learn at the same time!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Watcher1852]

You always made me HAPPY Thank you for the video

[@appleintheepic]

That was very interesting to say the least! I'm learning things I never knew I needed to learn! Thank you!

[@cazlee4493]

Dear Len - I've learned so much from you over the years...your tutorials are so inspirational. thank you so much. big cheers from Melbourne.

[@HeavyMetalRuinedMyLife1971a]

Now that's a great 'no bullshit' video !! Good man

[@Anapaabreu]

I just love you painting's

[@strange-universe]

My first view of one of your videos, and I must say, you're bringing reality to the production is what I want, thanks!

[@jrapprentice]

Just love your little rant Len. Great to have the best no nonsense painting tutor back in his stride.

[@zofoblueszofoblues8339]

Lens Lessons are Amazing. I went from wanting to Paint, too, doing and seeing wonderful Paintings come to life in front of me . I have all of Lens Lessons . Easy Download from Lens site and very low cost. The Lessons are geared to teach you how to look at things like an Artist and I have never been frustrated by not understanding how the parts of a Painting work to make the whole Picture. I Hands down urge anyone thinking of Painting to check out Lens site and Give it a Go. It Changed my Life in so many Positive ways. TY Len !

[@freespiritartbyayshenblack7448]

I miss your video's so much Len, I hope you continue to do more. I had a smile on my face when you had your rant, but what you say is so true, you were one of my biggest inspiration to start painting again. Lots of love from Australia Len

[@cindychambers1588]

"Bob Ross would be turning over in his bloody grave!" Thanks for the laugh and thanks for the pointers... I love watching you work Len!

[@lindaarmstrong1565]

Len I have tryed and tried making those dang clouds still not got a hang of it watches ever video I can but it smears and I light do it messy. Can u suggest anything eles

[@lenhend]

Put a tiny dot of gray on the sky, pick up some white paint on your fingers, shut your eyes and imagine you are rubbing ointment on a bruise. Round once or twice only. Wear rubber gloves. Then give it a brush over with big soft brush, just once or twice.

[@lenhend]

@@lindaarmstrong1565 Shut your eyes and do them - brush them over with soft brush in one direction then paint trees over the ones you don't like.

[@metoknow499]

The best training better you wont find .These lessons i learnt a lot about my own mistakes.

[@3moons29]

I'm so glad to know that you're back mr. Hend. Great comments on your debriefing at the start!

[@lilcabby]

so glad you back Len, I appreciate all your painting lessons uploaded on KZbin, these lessons were my best thing to watch and learn back to my dark times. I have been away from KZbin for a long time too, in China is really hard get on KZbin. hope to watch more your videos~

[@lenhend]

Thank you Cindy - I don't know if you have any on line writings about you being in China but I am thinking of visiting and don't know much about it.

[@juliepeck6915]

I absolutely love you and your teachings!! To the point and straight up! Love it❤️

[@lenhend]

Thank you

[@dell4277]

OMG...HES A RIOT!!..LOVE THE TRUTH HE SPEAKS..ILL BE BACK FOR MORE DEFINITELY

[@DJPixelList]

Lol..the tree rant..beautiful! Lovely work Mr Len..lovely work.

[@strange-universe]

lol, there is a lot of coddling and hand holding out there, this is a breath of fresh air.

[@patrickezechieleart]

Thank you so much mr Len, I've learned a lot! best regards

[@margaretgemmell5355]

I’ve learned so much from you Len been following you painting tutorials for a while. I like your straight to the point attitude with loads of valuable information. What would have taken me years has been months thanks to you. Keep up your amazing teaching.lessons Maggie in Au x

[@erics.9849]

Thanks Len, always good to see you .

[@DonnaNewland28]

Catching up after being absent for a bit. Thank you for the great tips. I have enjoyed learning with you.

[@flooklh]

Thank you so much. It's great to see you again. Have missed seeing your beautiful paintings... Thanks for these tips to paint beautiful paintings.

[@kevinshepherd5331]

Great painting ideas that stand the test of time.

[@christinaelliott8186]

Wonderful Len! And I think some of your audience misunderstood your comments regarding Bob Ross. Len was not saying anything bad about Bob Ross. Len was talking about those people who think that they can paint like Bob Ross and do an awful painting.

[@sherrysharp4464]

Good

[@leannea4272]

you tell em len i so agree so many paintings that make no sense selling for high prices and they are tiny too,i have been painting on and off for years i get compliments but even i know i have alot to learn and to learn i feel you should paint everyday and keep watching and learning from real pro's like you ...and not just paint now and then and sell them there is so so much to learn

[@lindaarmstrong1565]

How do I go about buying paintings I am 69 and been trying to do paintings, would like to get one, if not to costly. Thank you keep up good work

[@zofoblueszofoblues8339]

TY Len.

[@ancagerber]

I love your honesty! And of course the way you paint. Would love to see a tutorial on a landscape, like a farm scene without the water please. Much appreciate your work. Thank you

[@spyuggy]

I really like your style Len, great tutorial with plenty of good tips.

[@Skippy66]

Wow thank you so much,now I'm off to try this one. 🌹❤️

[@花鹿-z4z]

Thank you Mr Len, I super enjoy your painting lessons as a beginner.

[@laurabuck4399]

So very wonderful to see you. You have such a talent for teaching. The paintings are amazing. Thank you!

[@41Ned]

Well Len This is the First and last time I will read others comment, what a lot of Crud they talk . If they would read what you are doing first they would understand you are trying to show for the umpteenth time do not make these mistakes and Bob would turn in his grave if he could see the mistakes most of us make after watching His and your teaching methods Your enthusiasm is very Just. All the best...Ned

[@christinegaardsted269]

Only recently discovered you Mr Hend, maybe late but so very happy that I have ❤

[@karlamunoz9437]

Len!!! So glad you're back!! Missed you:)

[@wandaspratt3900]

Glad you are back. Love your style.

[@Lance2094]

Get fired up Len!😎

[@drisbenabid490]

Thank you, very instructif

[@maureenanderson5707]

Hi! Len from New Zealand. What a wonderful lesson, I learnt so much. I really enjoy your way of painting. Looking forward to much more. Thankyou so much.

[@neilsmith1688]

It is the best70 $ I have ever spent. Len. It got me out of the wilderness and I have only ever gone forward not that I sell I do it just because I can kind regards Neil Smith

[@ginnibrower596]

Great painting.i love the relaxed way u paint. God bless u.🙏

[@MrMaxine1959]

Thanks for your lesson.

[@canadaverydry]

Your paintings are stunning Len! : )

[@aranolreign]

Great to see you online again. Been missn ya. As we say in the south of the US "given what for"!

[@herby375]

Awesome!

[@antoniolampreia5953]

thank you

[@catherinegreenup4608]

Well, I’m a beginner and don’t ever expect to paint to sell. It’s a real enjoyment to me but also a challenge. Although of course I want to learn how to paint properly. I want to paint my memories as part of my family book for illustration. They won’t be masterpieces, but a reasonable likeness of what has long gone. Or anyway, if my memory hasn’t romantasised the scene over the years. A pleasing way to help reader imagine the tim3 and place more clearly. That’s my hope, but reality might be rather different.

[@Botmoot]

You are great! thanks for your help

[@Ozzi578]

A great artist and teacher!

[@norafriscia9438]

glad to see you back Len enjoy your video

[@roelfdekock5280]

It is unfortunate that you seem to have produced this video agains your will Len but thanks a lot for this. We the nagging Len Hend fans really appreciate your effort.

[@mezganly1963]

Love it Len ! Thanks for sharing xoxo

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

haha, watching a year later [again], good to hear you rant mate. Another thing they do is paint the reflection of a mountain in the water, yet the mountain has trees and fields between it and the water! Hope you are healing and recovering well now? Take care

[@madhurimaartandcraft9696]

Love you Sir 🙏🙏💕💕learnt a lot from you. You are the best. Thanks a lot for all your effort and time😇😇

[@jmc2284]

Len, You're a scream. So funny the way you put things. I'm laughing listening to you here. It doesn't matter how rough you think your painting is when you start, it always turn out looking a million dollars in the end. The loose way of painting always looks better. I haven't mastered that yet. You're a really good artist.

[@Believe30]

Where've you been Len? We miss you.

[@lenhend]

I've been building a house in Thailand

[@Believe30]

@@lenhend Oh that's nice!

[@alanbennett2855]

I enjoyed your video, some great tips on painting. To me Bob Ross greatest accomplishment was inspiring people to paint. Like me. His art not so great, but his spirit was.

[@tipspemula8575]

God bless you. from Indonesia

[@lenhend]

Thank you Daniel.

[@Lance2094]

Nice one Len!

[@ninaloiterton1233]

Thank you very much!

[@gloriamorris4309]

You are a fantastic artist. Why do you put masking tape around your canvas instead of using the whole canvas? It looks very good but am just curious.

[@PaintwithlenNow]

When canvas is stretched over a wooden frame, you need about 2 inches of extra canvas all round.

[@renaultleakingagain7639]

@@PaintwithlenNow thanks for clarifying, i was also wondering about that, and it makes total sense

[@angrytreespainting]

This is so cool! I subbed!

[@tbone7193]

"Seriously......Bob Ross is turning in his bloody grave!" haha

[@lindaarmstrong1565]

I loved Bob Ross his paintings, he was awesome.

[@erlingandersen8008]

thanks -- very informativ

[@Painterboyfloyd]

Theyll give a certification to anyone who will give them 3,000 american bucks !

[@lenhend]

That would be right - there is a tv show in Australia showing the BEST Australian artists, you have to pay something like 3000 to get on it. lol

[@carlynmarcelo7317]

where can we buy your paintings?

[@lenhend]

Best way is to Google 'contact Len Hend' and email me for information.

[@trishboudelah1328]

I use PayPal to pay accounts but this is taking me to Paylenz is that correct? Thank you.

[@lenhend]

Trish - I think you are referring to Payloadz - yes that is the online site that handles my downloads. Thank you.

[@lukefriederichsen]

what kind of paper do you use?

[@lenhend]

It is not paper, it is primed artists canvas.

[@lukefriederichsen]

@@lenhend ah i see

[@peejaypayney]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@fb3798]

Haha, I've never seen you angry before

[@gloriabueno7433]

S U P E R. V I D E O!!!!!!! SÚPER CLASS, VERY INTERESTING!!!!!

[@dragonkiss3014]

you are best

[@Ms1lonewolf]

I tried to watch but couldn't hear what you were saying?

[@lenhend]

Sorry Jane - my good camera broke and I was all set up so I used a phone. - will not do that again.

[@Ms1lonewolf]

@@lenhend That's cool just thought I'd let you know.

[@ericdoran24]

The unvarnished truth .

[@weggl]

Get upum Len

[@plummetplum]

Len love your videos but you need to turn the noise gate off the audio, it makes it harder to listen to. Thanks.

[@lenhend]

Thanks Matt - am working on it and under control now. To hire help costs me more than I earn so I'll keep making mistakes until I get it right.

[@plummetplum]

@@lenhend Thanks Len. Just happy little mistakes for now. Good luck.😂

[@SpottedBullet]

Thank you Mr. Hend. Really appreciate it. Bob stole everything from Bill Alexander anyway. Bill taught him and he stole everything, even his paints. Bill was still the better painter, in my opinion.

[@jmc2284]

You sound angry , bitter and jealous. Your comment is so not true. That is not how things happened between Ross and Alexander. I don't think anyone should be criticizing the great painter (and person ) Bob Ross. Bad mistake!

[@karlamunoz9437]

Spotted Bullet and he also stole some ideas from Len also and presented them as his own! So sad:(

[@SpottedBullet]

@@jmc2284 You're aware people can see your profile right? You're a Ross fan. so with all due respect you're the angry, bitter one. =)

[@jeanmccartney916]

Is that the best you can do:) At least I don't hide behind an alias like a coward. I'll defend Bob Ross 'til the cows come home. The most watched artist on KZbin even 25 years after his death. (You still sound angry by the way.) :) :)

[@posty7723]

Spotted Bullet wrong. Bill asked bob to take over part of his business cos he couldn't keep up with demand! Get ya facts straight

[@Blue20KVFBIStream]

👏👏👏👏🔷️🔵🔷️🔵🎨🎨👨‍🎨👨‍🎨👨‍🎨

[@glennsmith6380]

volume too low

[@lenhend]

Yes - I'm having problems with camera but posted it anyway - thanks.

[@LucianHodoboc]

Sir, please invest in some better audio. Your mic sounds like it's cutting off at the end of almost every word.

[@lenhend]

Thank you Lucian - I will see if I can improve the mic. Also I'm wondering if my Australian accent is also part of the problem

[@thesociallyresponsibleanar2882]

Who the hell is Bob Ross

[@lenhend]

Google him - he painted on tv for years in the US

[@lindaarmstrong1565]

He is another fine painter like Len he is also awesome, I think he died

[@lenhend]

@@lindaarmstrong1565 Yes, he passed away some years ago.

[@thesociallyresponsibleanar2882]

@@lindaarmstrong1565 sorry to hear that the world needs awesome artists

[@thesociallyresponsibleanar2882]

@@lenhend Ill do that. We need more artists painting on TV in Australia.

[@kindredspiritzz66]

not very impressed with that painting at all.

[@lenhend]

What would you prefer to see?

[@renaultleakingagain7639]

if you are going to criticize at least be constructive about it, otherwise your comment is absolutely pointless

[@stevendavis3991]

You are very amazing with the pallet knife.