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December 23

12/23/2020

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Over the years I have collected many art practice tips. When I feel tight and off track I use this list to loosen up my painting. 
  • Simplify.
  • Enjoy the process, have fun and experiment.
  • AMS - Avoid Masterpiece Syndrome. Don't pressure yourself into thinking every painting has to be a homerun. If you aren't happy with the end result you can always get more paper or paint over a canvas.
  • Try working larger and aim to fill the entire space. 
  • Use larger tools like bigger brushes and large pieces of charcoal or pastel.
  • Use the whole tool not just the tips.
  • ​Avoid drawing shapes and filling or coloring in.
  • ​Try to put the color down in one stroke.
  • Try a rougher surface. The rougher the surface the harder it is to put in details.
  • Stop painting when you start to repaint areas.
  • Forget the details and compose with large shapes.
  • ​Accept what the painting gives you, embrace happy accidents and go with the flow. 
I hope you will give these ideas a try and add them to your own collection art practice tips. 
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