Podcast Episode 9: Listen Here

Have you ever felt confused and even anxious when watercolor painting? There’s so much information on watercolor out there and often we consume tons of videos to try to get things straight. In fact, I was quite curious and tried to learn everything I could but still things slipped passed me. In this video, I summarize the 12 things I have learned that I wish I had known when I first started watercolor painting.

Summary Of Exciting Podcast Moments

• Ask for feedback on your art (when to and when not to) [2:08]
• Remember that watercolor is hard for everyone (not just for you) [4:38]
• Having a space for your watercolor is so important [7:32]
• Make time for your watercolor practice [9:15]
• Watercolor is expensive but here’s what you can use to start [11:14]
• Your identity can get wrapped up in your art as you are expressing yourself [14:05]
• Watch lots of tutorials to learn the techniques you want to learn [16:05]
• Save your inspiration photos in a place where you can access them later [17:16]
• Join a painting group to learn from others and build community and relationships [19:03]
• Have a good mindset so you can desire to learn and grow [20:42]
• Embrace the messiness of painting, both physically and also emotionally [21:21]
• Be playful when you are painting, both with the medium and experience [23:58]

Related Episodes

• Episode 10: Eight things I wish I didn’t know when I first started watercolor part 2
• Episode 12: How to use watercolor painting for self-care
• Episode 5: Five strategies to kick art anxiety to the curb: A child’s perspective

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• SkillShare course: Let Go of Perfectionism in Your Art (referral code for 30 days free!)
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• eBook: Loosen Up Your Watercolor Florals
• Class: Free watercolor poppies tutorial

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