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A Game-Changing Pastel Technique
Welcome back to the Art2Life vlog! Ever wondered how to seal pastels so they stay bold and vibrant? Today, I’m sharing a studio technique that’s been a total game-changer for…
How to Set Yourself Up for Success
Check out these weird colors! This painting is so garish, but I’m excited about it anyway! Because I’ve started with colors I don’t like, it gives me confidence that I’ll improve this painting easily with colors I do like. I often begin with this strategy. In the first pass, I…
“If it’s not a “YES!!” – then it’s time to change it!
It’s valuable to show your work to others because you gain objectivity. I recently showed this piece to my gallerist. She didn’t like the big brown area, and others reacted similarly. I looked at the painting with fresh eyes, and uncertainty bubbled up. Of course, you don’t want to adjust…
Join me as I start my next painting!
My favorite part of the art-making process is starting a new piece! Applying the first layers of paint in any way, in any color, is so fun! It’s the best time to experiment and play, because anything you do will be more exciting than a blank canvas. So, even if…
