When I’m struggling to be loose in my art, I get out new supplies and play.

This makes me stop and look around, so I’m not so focused on painting something perfect.

My entire process is all about play. But sometimes I still get super stuck.

The other day I was painting and I tried all of these different supplies and colors, and just couldn’t let go.

I needed to return to having fun, so I painted an owl (it’s called ‘Guardian of Hope and Light’ 11” x 14” on canvas – SOLD).

Painting owls totally takes the pressure off, so all I need to do is enjoy the process.

It all became a meditative process, playing and working with the soft colors and remembering there’s no right or wrong way.

Once I’d returned to having fun, I let go. From there my creativity was free.

So today I want to share with you one of my favorite ways to loosen up and let go in my art! This project always frees me up so I feel playful and can start painting again.

This project is one I come back to again and again to cover up my art and loosen up. It’s part of an owl 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.

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

Sometimes I just get super stuck and don’t even want to paint. This is one of those projects that I come back to whenever I need a little creative boost to have fun.

In this video you’ll learn:

• • My techniques for loosening up and creating mixed media layers
  • The process I use to fix mistakes and cover up my art
  • My method for letting go and finishing paintings I love

To get started with your owl, you can try this quick sketching project in your sketchbook.

If you love collage and art journaling, I’ve also posted another fun video to help you loosen up and get more inspiration… click here to watch more.

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. If you want to paint more together right now, 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.

P.P.S. I’ve also put together a Free Painting Workshop… you can get instant access and join right here.