6 Things You Should Do When You Don't Feel Like Drawing

I got to thinking this morning, about the differences between feeling like drawing, and actually doing it!  For me, when I have a goal set for the week, it is easier for me to concentrate on reaching my goal than it is to sit around waiting for the feeling to motivate me. So, a lot of times...

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4 Things You Should Ask Yourself When You Are Feeling Depressed?

H.A.L.T.  (Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired)

When we are trying to be creative, it is very difficult if we are dealing with something that is interfering with our flow.  As artists, we are more susceptible to the highs and lows, I get it! It hits me as much as it hits you, believe me. I...

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3 Mistakes You Are Making as an Artist

Here are Three Mistakes a beginner is likely to make.

  1.  Stop Daydreaming and Start Drawing

We all have dreams that keep us motivated and wanting to keep trying. It’s the same thing with drawing. We have a dream to draw well, to become an accomplished artist. Then reality hits (drawing...

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5 Things to do When Envy Hits you Hard!

LET’S TALK ABOUT ENVY

Getting over envy… Oh, envy! Let’s go down that path a little bit. So, when you look at another artist’s work and you are envious, remember these two things,

  1. Envy is saying... You will never be that good!
  2. Envy is saying......
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3 Steps to take When You Are Stopped by Artist’s Block!

let’s talk about artist’s block. It is actually very common, so don’t feel singled out, you are not alone. I did a little bit of research on it and I found some interesting things…

I found four common reasons for artist’s block.

  1. Stress or Unhappiness. If...
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3 Things That will Super Charge your Drawing Practice

It is not through talent, that you will succeed. Rather it is through perseverance and practice (15 minutes per day). Give me 15 minutes per day and you will be a rock star! 

So, I realized that I never actually told you how to practice. And, no it’s not just drawing, it is...

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3 Things you Should do When you are Doubting Yourself as an Artist

First of all, let me preface it to say that we all face self-doubt, so let’s talk about it.

Let’s try a little bit of humor. Okay, so I was in this art class. I was a student at the time, I’m always a student! Ha! Ha!

 I was sitting next to this student who had...

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Let's Get Ready to Rumble... Drawing vs Painting

So, I wanted to talk this morning on the differences between drawing and painting. Ok! What’s the…(laughter) I know what the difference is! (laughter), let me just talk to you about the different levels as you progress through your art career. Sometimes people will jump right into...

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