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Why You Should Break These 5 Art Rules: 5 Popular Beliefs Artists Should (Mostly) Ignore

Why You Should Break These 5 Art Rules: 5 Popular Beliefs Artists Should (Mostly) Ignore

by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

As artists, we are constantly bombarded with “rules” and expectations about how we should approach our craft.  From drawing fundamentals to the idea that certain techniques are “cheating,” the art world loves to set standards that can sometimes feel...
Why Batching Your Art Isn’t What You Think: Addressing the Top 3 Objections

Why Batching Your Art Isn’t What You Think: Addressing the Top 3 Objections

by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

Batching your art practice is often misunderstood. When I mention batching, some artists immediately push back with common concerns: “I’m not a production line.” “I don’t want to be pigeonholed.” “Batching kills my creativity.” If you’ve thought any of these, you’re...
How to Draw or Paint Anything: Building the Foundations for Artistic Freedom

How to Draw or Paint Anything: Building the Foundations for Artistic Freedom

by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

The dream of being able to draw or paint anything you want is shared by almost every artist. It’s the creative freedom to bring any idea to life without feeling limited by skill or technique.  But here’s the secret: the path to achieving that freedom isn’t...
Batching Isn’t Boring: It’s How Artists Find Flow

Batching Isn’t Boring: It’s How Artists Find Flow

by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

What if the secret to feeling less scattered in your studio… is to work on more than one artwork at once? I’m not just talking about multiple works in progress. I’m speaking about something strategic that helps you show up more and make more art. Yes, really. It’s...
Messy Sketchbooks, Masterpieces Later: Why Process > Perfection

Messy Sketchbooks, Masterpieces Later: Why Process > Perfection

by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

“My Sketchbook Has to Be Perfect”: Expectation vs. Reality (and Why Page 37 Still Matters) When you picture a “real” artist’s sketchbook, what comes to mind? If your brain flashes to those gorgeous viral videos with immaculate botanical drawings, watercolor spreads...
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