The question I’m asked most often is how I developed my style.
I paint a lot (usually every day). And I try to balance staying in my comfort zone with pushing myself, so I can keep developing my style.
As I paint, I stay really conscious of how I’m feeling and when I get frustrated.
I take photos of my work in progress, so I can go back and look at when I think I should have stopped and how I made a painting work – maybe it was the stripe of cobalt through the center of the background or the giant red leaf that finally brought everything together.
These elements that worked, then become the techniques and colors I come back to again and again, whenever I’m stuck.
I call them my fall-back techniques or go-to colors. My favorites. These favorites then become part of my signature style.
As you keep trying things and creating more and more, try to pay attention to what you love in each piece and find ways to use that.
You’ll see how I use some of these ideas in the Whimsical Animals video preview below. Thank you to everyone that’s already registered… I can’t wait to see your beautiful animals!
Click here to learn more about Whimsical Animals class.
Now, whenever I’m stuck, whether it’s in life or with my art, I always remember to return to whatever it is that makes my heart sing. This helps me reignite my passion, so I can be brave and let go.
You’ll see how I use a few techniques that I always come back to whenever I need to loosen up and feel free. I hope it inspires you!
My 3 Favorite Techniques in this Project:
🎨 Using untraditional supplies like cardboard or fingerpainting
🎨 Covering up anything that’s too busy with a thin layer of paint or ink
🎨 Drawing inspiration from symbols I love – like leaves and polka dots
Happy painting!
xo Juliette
P.P. S. If you want to paint more together, but feel like you don’t have a lot of time, I’ve also put together my self-paced, Happy Painting Mini Course, which has five instant-access projects. Like Whimsical Animals class, Happy Painting is also perfect for beginners or anyone looking to get creative and play.
Click here to learn more about my Happy Painting Mini Course.
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I'M JULIETTE
A painter, writer, and creator of The School Of Happy Painting, online courses to help you loosen up, let go, and develop your own unique style.
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