When I’m at a creative block, there’s no way I can be loose in my art.
A few days ago, I was painting and I started to feel like I’d never get my painting right. I just couldn’t loosen up and let go. Everything looked too rigid and tight. Everything felt like a struggle.
That’s when I take a step away and start to play.
I grab a blank canvas, dump water on top and splatter inks and acrylic paints to see what happens.
Or I’ll go back to painting an owl like the one I shared in my free painting workshop (I hope you’ve been able to enjoy it). With whimsical animals, there’s no right or wrong way, so I automatically start to play.
Having fun with my artwork helps me to get loose again. Then I can follow my heart and paint without the pressure of everything having to be perfect.
Registration opens next week for the Portrait Painting Masterclass – Fall 2023.
I’d be honored to have you join me for this new class – registration reopens next week on August 18th. It’s going to be so good and I can’t wait to see the gorgeous paintings you create!
With love + gratitude,
xo Juliette
PS In case you missed my interview with the lovely Kate Shepherd for The Creative Genius Podcast – we talk about my creative process and my journey to becoming a full-time artist.