Hide & Seek or Seek and Find.. depends on who's seeking. I'm experimenting with paint, brushes, this image was completely imagined (thank goodness -lol) as I was pondering the woods with it's rock layers'. It only took me about an hour but has inspired a bigger painting idea -that's how it usually works.
Over the years I've had people question:
How do you paint every day?
How/where do you get your ideas?
What supplies do I need to start?
How do you keep inspired? ...I think it's easy' & here's how - simple suggestions:
-Habit, DO it - every day! Find or MAKE time, if you have time to sit and watch TV - you have time to create.
-Do it while watching TV, have a sketch book always ready.
-If you can't imagine - copy images from a book, PIN or free online image resources not 'trace', tracing does not teach you how to draw.
-Make it fun, get your tea or coffee & put on some music -I prefer classical for painting', relaxing, chill, classical guitar.
-Read books! Go to the library and be inspired by the countless art books!
-Don't compare yourself to others, compare yourself to yourself as you keep getting better with daily practice!
-Draw one item 40 times, it's a start & you WILL get better as you go along.. draw a Bee 40 times and notice the difference.
-Take an online class! I have taken live classes & online... mostly online the last few years with Craftsy & Domestica both very affordable, Domestica had an offer recently 3 course for $20. There's always something to learn from other artists.
-Surround yourself with other artists -even online. Or from books - this way you won't be intimidated' by others talents, go at your own pace - just keep going.
-Take a live class! Learn from an artist who already has had years (decades) to master their craft.. saving you from making mistakes they have already experienced. There is a painter/teacher that is close to where I live Harvey Walker, I love all his work: http://harveywalkerart.ca. I hope to take one of his classes this summer, once the snow has melted :). There are many teachers- check out your local museum or craft store or search online.
-A good friend is also teaching a course! If in Georgina - I recommend taking my friend Lindas course:
https://thegcac.ca/event/intro-to-acrylic-painting-with-linda-pauer-3/ Linda is a great teacher, patient, fun and inspiring.. She has mastered colour matching like none else I know - this will help others learn and skip many errors (especially with watercolour) helping new artists to achieve levels that take others decades to master. Most classes have supplies included so you don't have to go out and purchase everything which can be very costly to start - 'try something before you invest in all the material just in case you decided I like acrylic more than watercolour, or gouache, or sculpting or word working... the possibilities are endless.& l If I was closer I'd take it - just for fun & to learn a trick or two. Linda is a much better water colour artist than I am, she's the one who suggested I try Gouache!! lol - After seeing my water colour attempts - Thanks Linda!! xo
Finally - Make no excuses.. all you need to start is a pencil and paper! I watched an artist rise on Instagram who started by drawing and painting on all that was available (for free) used cardboard from boxes and products - like discarded cereal boxes. Make no excuses - make art! It fees good to express yourself with paint! - I know. Start by doodling - just start.
We have all been created to create!
Next - I'm friends with the 'biggest editorial cartoonist' on this globe.. & He had an interesting visit recently!
Over the years I've had people question:
How do you paint every day?
How/where do you get your ideas?
What supplies do I need to start?
How do you keep inspired? ...I think it's easy' & here's how - simple suggestions:
-Habit, DO it - every day! Find or MAKE time, if you have time to sit and watch TV - you have time to create.
-Do it while watching TV, have a sketch book always ready.
-If you can't imagine - copy images from a book, PIN or free online image resources not 'trace', tracing does not teach you how to draw.
-Make it fun, get your tea or coffee & put on some music -I prefer classical for painting', relaxing, chill, classical guitar.
-Read books! Go to the library and be inspired by the countless art books!
-Don't compare yourself to others, compare yourself to yourself as you keep getting better with daily practice!
-Draw one item 40 times, it's a start & you WILL get better as you go along.. draw a Bee 40 times and notice the difference.
-Take an online class! I have taken live classes & online... mostly online the last few years with Craftsy & Domestica both very affordable, Domestica had an offer recently 3 course for $20. There's always something to learn from other artists.
-Surround yourself with other artists -even online. Or from books - this way you won't be intimidated' by others talents, go at your own pace - just keep going.
-Take a live class! Learn from an artist who already has had years (decades) to master their craft.. saving you from making mistakes they have already experienced. There is a painter/teacher that is close to where I live Harvey Walker, I love all his work: http://harveywalkerart.ca. I hope to take one of his classes this summer, once the snow has melted :). There are many teachers- check out your local museum or craft store or search online.
-A good friend is also teaching a course! If in Georgina - I recommend taking my friend Lindas course:
https://thegcac.ca/event/intro-to-acrylic-painting-with-linda-pauer-3/ Linda is a great teacher, patient, fun and inspiring.. She has mastered colour matching like none else I know - this will help others learn and skip many errors (especially with watercolour) helping new artists to achieve levels that take others decades to master. Most classes have supplies included so you don't have to go out and purchase everything which can be very costly to start - 'try something before you invest in all the material just in case you decided I like acrylic more than watercolour, or gouache, or sculpting or word working... the possibilities are endless.& l If I was closer I'd take it - just for fun & to learn a trick or two. Linda is a much better water colour artist than I am, she's the one who suggested I try Gouache!! lol - After seeing my water colour attempts - Thanks Linda!! xo
Finally - Make no excuses.. all you need to start is a pencil and paper! I watched an artist rise on Instagram who started by drawing and painting on all that was available (for free) used cardboard from boxes and products - like discarded cereal boxes. Make no excuses - make art! It fees good to express yourself with paint! - I know. Start by doodling - just start.
We have all been created to create!
Next - I'm friends with the 'biggest editorial cartoonist' on this globe.. & He had an interesting visit recently!