by Carrie | Build Your Skill
The Line Between Imitation and Inspiration I want to talk about something that comes up all the time when you’re learning, when you’re working from reference, and especially when you start asking yourself that question: “Is this actually mine?” Because that question...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill
Have you ever told yourself, “I don’t have time to make art today”? Or thought that real progress only comes from long, perfect studio sessions? I want to challenge that. What if I told you that 15 minutes a day (yes, just 15) could change your skills, your...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill
When Thinking Too Much Is Stopping Your Art How to Stop Overthinking and Start Creating Again If you overthink your art, you’re not broken. You’re not undisciplined. And you’re definitely not “not meant to be an artist.” You’re thoughtful. You care. You want your work...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill
If I Were Starting Over: How I Would Learn Art as a Complete Beginner If I were starting over with art today, truly from scratch, this is not the path I would take. I would not start by trying to make “good” art. I would not chase a style. I would not assume...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill
What Is the Artist Equivalent of Musical Scales? Imagine the not-so-sweet sounds of a beginner flautist testing their instrument. Or a violinist squeaking their way through a practice session. Lovely, right? I started playing flute in second grade, and something...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
Why Your Art Looks Like Someone Else’s (And How to Fix It) If you’ve ever looked at your work and thought, “This looks too much like the artist I follow on Instagram…” you’re not alone. Every artist who has ever created anything has wrestled with the fear of being...
