what to do when you feel like giving up on your art // ink and watercolor process

Struggling with finishing your painting?? Today’s video is all about my 7 steps for ACTUALLY FINISHING a painting or sketchbook page that’s drivin’ ya’ crazy. We’ve ALL been there! We’ll be doing a deep dive into what “trusting the process” actually means. I hope my journey through the ebbs and flows of the illustration process encourages you to continue on with yours!

0:00 Intro
1:20 OBSERVE your MINDSET
4:25 Figure out your FOCUS
6:30 Be PREPARED for MISTAKES and UGLY STAGES
7:57 BONUS TIP
9:52 Make it MIXED MEDIA
12:24 Put the piece AWAY
14:09 Make PEACE with your art, and MOVE ON

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