Every high school art student should watch this video. Fear is a real obstacle to learning. Planning a second version/attempt transforms "mistakes" into lessons and encourages experimentation, growth and confidence. Acknowledging and accepting your own interpretation of an image frees the artist from slavish perfectionism. Brava!
I continuously fine myself listening to your content several times. ♥♥♥ Your soothing voice calms and encourages me as your words inspire listeners to try various technics. Thank you for providing excellent content. 👏👏👏
Wonderful tips! Thank you 🎉. I love “ paint it twice”… I used to run away from ever doing this as I assumed I would get bored, not realizing how much I would learn, how much the image might improve or change in a new direction or how relaxed I would become as I knew the subject matter and what mistakes I did not want to repeat. I could watch you paint negative shapes all day… mesmerizing. ❤
Your paintings are always beautiful and your lessons insightful and inspiring. Thank you Anna. You’ve taught me so much. I always get excited when I see a new video up from you.
Thanks for the great tips, Anna! I challenged myself recently to join your Patreon group. I love your use of color and layering, but the level of detail is intimidating. I appreciate the reminder to simplify if I’m feeling overwhelmed and also to make it my own. I feel like I’ve failed if it doesn’t look the same as yours so I will try to give myself permission to make mistakes and add my own flair. I appreciate your encouragement 😊.
“Setting the fears aside..” this is an apt comment for art work and life! It is the same issue found in writing. Using your points has helped me play with a photo I have sketched and have begun to paint. A rhodadendron.
She paints the underpainting for the background, then does color blocking for the flower. That means putting color all over the painting so you are not confused. Just these two steps simplify a painting.
Your videos never disappoint, and I always watch the whole thing. Like a good movie, I cannot wait for the next "scene". Your photography, talent, knowledge, and excellent speaking really gives the viewer an outstanding experience. JOKE: Me: I can fit all of my art supplies in one box. My husband: Stop calling our house a box. 🤣 QUESTION: How does one avoid using a detailed drawing as too much of a "crutch", turning it into a coloring book or paint by the numbers approach? (As opposed to a more creative, spontaneous approach.) I hope I expressed that well.
I also feel scared before the sketching bit and I love to aknowledge that and think: ok, this is perfect for me since I feel intimidated. If I didn't, it wouldn't be a big enough challenge for me! Love this peony! 🎉
This my first video of you I have watched. I never saw the use of water. For me this is a problem because I don't see the process as is. It's a nice drawing good advice but not a good tutorial for me. Many watercolor artist don't take this issue in consideration when they make tutorials. I know you work hard on yours tutorials don't mean to hurt your feelings.
Yes I agree, I just skip over it. Don’t forget, this is free content. Anna is basically giving us all the essentials we need to paint this flower without paying for her Patreon. Very generous, as are most of the wonderful artists here on RU-vid. Thank you Anna ❤
