Hello! I’m writing to you from my studio balcony, where I’ve been doing these daily watercolor paintings for my new class… It’s the Portrait Painting Masterclass and if you’d like to learn more about what’s included, and how it works, you can learn more HERE . The watercolor portraits we’re creatng in this class are so calming and soothing to create. They’re like meditation. They... Continue reading

When I’m at an ugly stage with a painting, I have to turn off my inner critic and let go. But that’s way easier said than done. A few days ago, I was painting and I completely overworked the eyes and face of my character. My first thought was, “I’ve totally ruined my painting.” Then I thought, “There’s no way I can save this piece.... Continue reading

When I get stuck with my art, it usually means I’ve reached an ugly stage and need to return to play. The other day when this happened, I went back to splattering acrylic inks over wet acrylic paint. Then I squirted a little neon pink liquid watercolor on top to see what would happen (I got this incredible stained glass effect). This is one of... Continue reading

Do you struggle to cover up your art? I do (all the time). In my free workshop I shared a bit about how I draw my character with the eyes closed whenever I’m having trouble with the face. Another way I cover up my art is to splatter and drip. There can never be a wrong way and it’s so fun to just smoosh paint... Continue reading

I’ve realized that sometimes I hold myself back when I get too uncomfortable with my artwork. This especially happens when I’m trying something new. I start to go back to painting the same way I did before. So instead of falling back into my comfort zone, I’ve learned to take a step away and look at what I like and am enjoying most about the... Continue reading

Whenever I’m stuck with my art, I look back at the progress photos from a past painting. Most of the time, my character looks nothing like it did when I started. It takes lots of beautiful mistakes and so many ugly stages before I can even begin to figure out the best posture, profile and facial gestures. Yet as I create, my mind tells me... Continue reading

Do you find it difficult to be loose with your art? I do (a lot). A few days ago, I was painting and I started to feel like I’d never get the face right. I just couldn’t loosen up and let go. It all looked too simple. Everything felt like a struggle. That’s when I take a step away and start a new painting. I... Continue reading