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...
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...
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...
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...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill, How to be An Artist
I Didn’t Believe I Was an Artist Until My 30s. Here’s Why (and What Changed) For years, I hesitated to call myself an artist. Even though I made art. Even though I loved making it. Even though I couldn’t imagine my life without it. Hey there! 👋 I’m Carrie. Here...
by Carrie | Build Your Skill, Develop Your Unique Artist Voice, How to be An Artist
Why I Stopped Waiting to Feel “Ready” to Make Art For the longest time, I thought I had to earn the right to make meaningful art. I told myself I’d create that dream painting once I got better. That I’d start a sketchbook once I had more time. That I’d try oil paints...
