today my lesson is on working thru periods where I don’t have the strong artistic…

1Ldbrns3LxqNqmC8cV81iJYnQjF3HivEU6 · March 1, 2021

today my lesson is on working thru periods where I don’t have the strong artistic feeling. Mood comes and goes but I find it important to keep plugging away at least a little bit each day. Miss a day? No prob, don’t be too hard on yourself.

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1EhnJzZyYJWREQyEn9bnDor8LKnBFWayX6 (19719) · March 1, 2021

After an artistic lull, it's good practise to warm up on something like a background or an area that can be filled in easily just to get the muscle memory back between the brush & brain. Starting on something complex can compound the lull & frustrate.

1Ldbrns3LxqNqmC8cV81iJYnQjF3HivEU6 · March 1, 2021

💯. just doing something regardless if the flow is there yet can be enough to get it going.

1Ldbrns3LxqNqmC8cV81iJYnQjF3HivEU6 · March 2, 2021

Mediums and subjects are all different too. I found in oils I work best alla prima. I’m bad at day/week/month long drawn out art pieces. Probably biggest reason I’m in an ink and watercolor phase now as I can finish in one sitting

1HnAgGp8pQpmASfE3vCH3qVTDqbVGCg2iS · March 5, 2021

Have you ever heard of Mr. Let’s Paint TV?

1Ldbrns3LxqNqmC8cV81iJYnQjF3HivEU6 · March 5, 2021

I have not

1Ldbrns3LxqNqmC8cV81iJYnQjF3HivEU6 · March 5, 2021

Just checked the show out a bit. Novel and hilarious. Nice tip

1HnAgGp8pQpmASfE3vCH3qVTDqbVGCg2iS · March 5, 2021

He is a genius and actually an amazing and original painter