I've been #painting for a few years now and i get asked about my process all the time. so in this video i talk you through the steps i took to improve my pai. Becoming a good artist is (objectively) nothing but hard work. if we overlook the fun part of it for a second, the only thing that will get you up there to the skill level of your favourite grandmaster of representational art, is doing the work. (if possible) daily. "yeah! but !!" might be your first response.
Step 1: establish a routine to practice your skills. skillshare instructor, business owner, and illustrator brooke glaser implements a daily routine that limits distractions and fosters creativity. much like any other career path, learning how to become a better artist takes time and requires a lot of practice. 2. choose a favorite subject. this might be your favorite animal, a favorite flower, a rock, a bottle with light coming through it, anything you would really like to draw well and care about personally. draw the same thing over and over many times, in many different ways. Keep the joy in the creative process and stay curious, experimental, and daring. as an artist, you'll need to grow some thick skin and keep a positive mindset; it helps to put away frustrations and failures and start over again and again. —advice from artist simone christen. simone christen, 'winter blossom', 45 x 45 in, 2022. Don't use cheap watercolor paper. it is a waste of money and time and you will end up frustrated. gouache: it is possible to work in layers, depending on how absorbent your paper is. with watercolor paper (especially cotton), it is beneficial to lay down one thin layer first, slightly diluted with water.
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