Week Nine After a year-long break from it, I started going back to therapy last week. I tell ya, there is nothing like explaining your whole life to another person to make you realize, HOLY CRAP, I really do take on a lot. Keeping busy is my way of life. Yes, I’m naturally ambitious, but…
Week Eight Overwhelm. Comparison. Lack of inspiration. Imposter Syndrome. Criticism. Insecurity. Perfectionism. Fear of “doing it wrong,” being “unoriginal,” or not being “good enough.” The list of fears when it comes to creativity is long. No matter how talented, skilled, or experienced we might be, WE ALL FEEL THESE. Sooner or later, you will hit…
Week Seven As part of your daily art practice, there are going to be some pieces you create that you just don’t like. Maybe it didn’t come out the way you imagined in your head. Maybe you’re a developing artist and you’re still working on your drawing skills. Maybe it just looks…off. Whatever the reason,…
How to Draw Animals in Action! The magic of art and illustration is that you can depict something that doesn’t exist or happen in real life. You have the unique ability to bring something out of your imagination and make it real for others to see and experience. Today I’ll be showing you the process…
Week Six Your ideas make you YOU. They are the product of your unique medley of experiences, tastes, passions, and skills. Probably the most exciting aspect of adding the “plus” element to MAE is getting peer into all of your creative brains. It is so cool getting to see what comes out of your minds…
Working from a Color Palette In illustration, the simplest way to approach color is to draw what you see in real life. But what if you want to take your artwork beyond the conventional when it comes to color? Where do you begin? Scenario: You found a color palette that has you inspired to sit…
Week Five All in all, I’m just really impressed with you all. Every week I send out the prompts, unsure if I’ve assigned something too ambitious to get done in one day. At yet, I see the work you are creating, and you continue to prove that you are up for the challenge. Bravo! Be…
How to Combine Concepts in Illustration Some of the most interesting and clever illustrations set themselves apart by combining different concepts in unique ways. In this post, we’ll be exploring the creative process of connecting seemingly unrelated words or ideas into one illustration. If you are into problem-solving, like I am, you will love this…
Week Four Help is all around. This year, I set a personal intention to “get help.” With my business, with my family, with my home, with my mental health. Asking for help has always been a struggle for me. So I’ve been trying to overcome the idea that I have to do it all myself….
How to Illustrate a Recipe If your passions are at the crossroads of food and making art, consider exploring the wonderful world of illustrating recipes. There are lots of reasons to illustrate a recipe: Create a unique piece of artwork for your kitchen. Illustrate an old family recipe. Create an illustrated recipe to give as…
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