Picasso painted the way he did later in life because he felt traditional painting constrained his creativity. To think he painted like a child because he couldn't do any better is erroneous.

This is his first large scale painting, The First Communion, done in 1896 at age 15.




The Old Fisherman done at 14 years of age.





My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income.
- Errol Flynn