How to get back into painting after a break: Tips for artists
Many times, after being away from the studio for a while—whatever the reason —I walk in and don’t quite know where to start. Fear quickly pops in… Do I even remember how to paint? Can I still create?? The questions pile up, sometimes growing even larger if I don’t take some kind of immediate action once I notice the pattern. How do we get back into painting after a break?
How to Paint Mountains
One of my students recently asked, "How do I paint mountains? I struggle with capturing the angles and lights", which prompted me to write about this here by sharing one exercise that has been really helpful for me
After all, this type of question is very common. Whether it's mountains, trees, or even a simple flower, some artists ask how to paint a specific subject. It’s natural to want a straightforward answer, but I think we need to think differently about it all.
Practice Makes Perfect
On a daily basis, it may seem we are not growing fast enough or seeing enough change with the frustrations we may experience at times in the studio. We want to paint GREAT paintings right now, not 5 years from now.
30 Days of Creating 2023
If creating more is on your list in 2023, give yourself a bit of a push by joining me this January in “30 days of Creating” - a painting challenge with your own rules!
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.