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 painting.

Then I do more of what I enjoy and get rid of the parts I don’t like to move forward.

Whenever I play, it helps me feel calm and connected. Then I can follow my heart and paint without the pressure of everything having to be perfect.

I’m in the middle of a new painting that I can’t wait to share with you!

This project is one I come back to again and again to loosen up. It’s a painting project from my Whimsical Animals class.

I’ll be sharing some of my favorite techniques for painting animals in the next session of Whimsical Animals class… Click Here to Learn More About It.

If you’ve been wanting to take an art class, this is the perfect place to start.

In the class videos I talk you through my process, explaining my mistakes and frustrations, so you can create more work you love.

Being loose and free in my art is something I’ve learned to do. Having fun and playing as I paint allows me to capture the soul of my characters.

But sometimes I need to get out of my own way and start playing, so I can stop thinking so much and really uncover the beauty.

That’s when I go back to painting whimsical animals. Animals and nature have always made me smile and remind me to have fun and loosen up in my art.

Because when I’m at a creative block, I’ll come up with a million reasons why I can’t or shouldn’t paint.

I’ll often feel uninspired, especially when I’m pushing myself creatively to try something new.

But instead of staying stuck, I go back to having fun and paint something I know I’ll love – like a fox, an owl or a cat.

I keep it simple.

I keep it easy.

I keep it fun.

In this video preview you’ll see:

• • My techniques for loosening up and creating mixed media layers
  • The process I use to paint intuitively and cover up my art
  • My method for making a painting fit together so the eyes and features aren’t just floating in space

Here’s a little of what students are saying about their experiences in my classes…

“This class changed my art life forever! One of the best classes I have ever taken. Juliette is so clear and easy to follow along. I never thought I would be able to paint an owl, or any animal. Now I just paint them easily! I am forever grateful to this class!” -Angelica Escalera

“I love your forgiving approach and so appreciate your personal thoughts, especially tips for working through the creative ruts and dry spells we all encounter from time to time.” -Kim Lacefield

“Juliette shares every step of her creative process in an honest way. The videos are worth watching over and over. I am inspired to try so many new things!” -Mo Brady

“Juliette, you gave me more inspiration and courage than you will ever know — I enjoy your easy-going nature and that you show us your frustrations and how you make what you consider ugly characters into wonderful ones.” -Joanne Summy

Click here to learn more about Whimsical Animals class.

Happy painting!
xo Juliette

P.S. I’ve also put together a Free Painting Workshop to share more of my favorite techniques – from covering up the white space to finished painting… click HERE to join my Free Painting Workshop and learn how I create a painting in 30 minutes.