Are you frustrated by your inability to draw from your imagination? If you find yourself stuck in a cycle of endlessly copying tutorials and reference photos, then this article is for you! This struggle affects many budding artists who yearn for the freedom to express their creativity but can’t seem to tap into it. In…
The Level 10 Life chart is a fantastic way to discover your goals, but with a few small tweaks, it can also help you track personal growth. A Miracle Morning One of my favorite things about the bullet journal system is its ability to help you achieve and track personal growth in various areas of your…
Every person is capable of creating intuitive art no matter what their skill level is. And in case you don’t know, intuition is based on tuning into your feelings and using them to guide you. Therefore, intuitive art is created by using your intuition to help you make art as opposed to relying on references,…
As a beginner, you must understand the basic steps to heat embossing to ensure you do everything in the correct order. Because if you don’t, you’re going to create a mess. But fear not! It’s a fairly straightforward process. And luckily for you, this tutorial is breaking down the step-by-step process so that you know…
One of the most common floral tutorials that artists love is learning how to paint watercolor tulips. Tulips are relatively easy to paint which makes them the perfect subject matter for beginners who’re learning how to paint watercolor florals. So, one of the best places to start is by painting tulips in a minimalist watercolor…
Did you know that learning how to paint watercolor florals for beginners is one of the easiest ways to get started with watercolor? It’s true! Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to start by painting realistic flowers. In fact, it’s smarter to first learn how to paint simple flowers. This way, you can easily…
Although lilac may look like a complicated flower, learning how to paint lilac in watercolor is easier than it looks. This is especially true when you simplify the flower and render it in a loose watercolor style. That means you focus on illustrating the flower without worrying about all the little details. This approach is…
If you’ve been painting with watercolors for a while, you’ve probably heard of a watercolor value scale. Thus, you might be wondering, “What is a value scale in watercolor painting?” A value scale shows the full range of a hue’s lightest to darkest tones. In watercolor painting, adding more water to a pigment lightens the…
What is Water Control? Watercolor is an art form that requires good water control in order to work the pigments well. For this reason, it’s important that you understand how to control the flow of water. Water control is the ability to balance the paint-to-water ratio in order to adjust the flow of water in…
When perfectionism in art becomes a chronic problem, it can negatively impact your progress and artistic development. Therefore, it can be argued that perfectionism is an artist’s worst enemy. For instance, you may develop a fear of making mistakes because you’re afraid that your artwork will be criticized or judged. The problem is that if…