A surprising way to quiet your inner critic
Have you ever had the voice of your inner critic judge so loudly, so cruelly, you stop making your art? The other day I was sad to hear from an artist that felt her art was ruined by a series of “bad decisions.” She had a vision of what the finished work should look...
Is Your Inner Critic in Charge?
Is your Inner Critic is at large and in charge? Last week we talked about facing obstacles in art and life and how acknowledging both our inner artist and inner critic can be an important tool for growth. Today let’s discuss the cues you need to be mindful of to...
Make the Thing That Scares You
Make the thing that scares you. You know that voice you quieted a long time ago still cries out for it occasionally. Remember that voice? It’s your inner artist calling you to create. It’s the one you always have a reply for: “I’m too busy,” “I’m too...Getting Started: Beginning Creative Endeavor
Sometimes the hardest part is getting started. I felt obligated to post an artwork every week for last year’s resolution; the post deadline provided a due date so I couldn’t avoid creating. WHY would anyone avoid creating?! Similar to my discussion of...
Sharpen Your Skills: Understanding Value
Confidently use value to improve your art
If you want to draw or paint anything you want, understanding value is a MUST.
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✏️ A quick and simple way to observe your growth over time;
✏️ How to make your drawings (and paintings!) jump off the page; and
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