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Benefits of Surrounding Yourself with Art

Have you ever walked around your space and felt like something was off? Or maybe it feels like your space no longer speaks to your personality? Art and decor that speak to who you are and inspire you throughout the day can benefit your mental health and well-being.

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Best Planner for Creatives: The Artist Project Planner

Planning your art process is a critical part of growing as an artist. Before using this planner, I would create an initial sketch and just start. Don’t get me wrong, there’s no correct way to plan or create when it comes to your artistic process, but I realized I needed a more organized way to capture all of my ideas. Enter: The Artist Project Planner!

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Inspirational Books I Use in My Personal Art Practice

There’s always something new to learn, whether it’s a new technique or a new process, and that’s why I LOVE using books as a jumping-off point when I’m not sure what to paint. It’s nice to have something to hold in your hand and view in person when trying to paint from photo references.

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Sketch & Paint: New Watercolor E-book by Nicki Traikos

Have you ever wanted to learn watercolor painting but aren’t the greatest at sketching or drawing? I get this comment a lot! People tell me they don’t know how to sketch anything; therefore, they can’t paint anything that feels “finished” or “polished,” so I started creating my Trace and Paint books.

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life i design Class Reviews from Watercolors Made Simple Reviews from Students

I recently asked my students inside our student-only Facebook group to share some of their artwork from a class they had taken with me, and the results are AMAZING. I always enjoy scrolling through our feed and seeing the beautiful artwork created, and the amount of TALENT everyone has. The passion for creating art really does shine through their work.

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How to Make Time for Art During the Summer Holiday

Making time for your art practice over the summer holidays can be difficult. Everyone gets caught up with summer trips, vacations, and activities. With warm weather, summer vacations, and the kids out of school, life can get crazy during the summer!

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Which is Best For You: Online or in-person painting classes?

Art classes provide aspiring artists valuable opportunities to refine their skills, unleash their creativity and connect with like-minded individuals. In today’s age, artists are offered classes in two main ways. This blog post aims to outline the pros of both in-person and online classes, helping you to determine what best suits your needs.

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Botanical Watercolor Painting for Beginners

In today’s post, I wanted to discuss one of my favorite art forms: botanical watercolors. There’s something magical about capturing the delicate beauty of nature on paper, isn’t there? The vibrant hues, intricate details, and organic shapes all combine to create a stunning pieces of art that can brighten up any space.

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