The Two Secrets To Improving Your Art QUICKLY
On social media, it’s easy to see an artist’s amazing work and assume they’ve always been good.
But the truth is...
Every artist starts at zero skill, no matter how “talented” they are.
Every artist started with art supplies but having no idea how to use them.
It may seem that some artists have a magical skill that you don’t, or that making art is easy for them…
But this isn’t the case.
You can make art just like them. You have the full potential to create the art you’re called to create!
You want to know their secret?
Consistent practice.
And note how I wrote consistent practice.
Practicing 15 minutes every single day is better than spending a whole week practicing and then taking a month off.
Like acquiring any skill, you need to practice. And the more you practice, the better you’ll get! It’s that simple.
Here are some quick tips to practicing art more:
Stop watching TV or getting on social media if it means you can create instead.
Find a day and time each week that you can create. Schedule it in your calendar and try your best to prepare for that session (setting up your desk/supplies the night before, letting your partner know that you won’t be watching the kids at that time, etc.)
Take a sketchbook at work, school, or appointments. Practice in it when you find the time, even 5 minutes!
Want to know their other secret?
Good supplies.
I know not every artist can afford good supplies, but it’s amazing what a difference good supplies can make - especially with watercolor.
From what I’ve found through my journey, my paintings always look way better when I use good quality watercolor paper (100% cotton and 140lb).
And you know what else?
Painting is so much easier with good quality supplies.
I don’t have hairs falling out of my brush, my paints don’t dry weirdly, or my paper doesn’t buckle with the smallest amount of paint.
I’m not saying to go out and spend hundreds of dollars...
All you need is one good brush, set of student grade primary colors, and a good sheet of watercolor paper to start.
If you have to choose one good supply - choose paper first, then brushes. Good paints for last.
You can find my favorite watercolor supplies (and favorite supplies for beginners) by clicking here!
So it comes down to two things: consistent practice and good supplies.
These are the two secrets to improving your art!
And here's a BONUS Tip for you!
Want to practice making art consistently? Try to do an art challenge!
I have three watercolor challenges that come with in-depth tutorials.
