“I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life – and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
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TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip – April 1, 2025
“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” – Andy Warhol We artists tend to either be a bit cocky or too insecure, neither of which are benificial. I remind…
TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip
“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse Creativity by its very nature means you are trying something different, and since we all suffer to some degree a fear of being criticized too often we choose what is safe. This is what stops people from trying to sketch, and keeps us from expanding. So be brave this…
TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip
“Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up”. Pablo Picasso
TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip
Try painting the darks first. Traditional watercolor practice is to work from light to dark, which makes sense since watercolor is transparent so the dark colors cover light colors. Oil, gouache, and acrylic painters often, usually, start with the darkest areas first, then they lighten as needed. Try breaking the watercolor rule and painting the…
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