Channel: Angela Fehr Watercolour

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Description: All of art making is an exercise in problem solving. We start out with the problem of the blank sheet of paper, staring at us with “that idiotic stare” as Van Gogh said, and the unfathomable mystery of how to get the painting that is locked in our heads out onto the paper. Then, from that first brush stroke, we add to the problem; now that we have touched the paper, how do we continue? When do we deviate from our plan to adapt to what is happening on the paper? How do we respond when we invariably make a mistake? Bob Ross talked about making "happy accidents" but if you're failing to see anything but destruction in your own mistakes, it might be time to learn how to turn those mistakes to your advantage. Remember that mistakes can force us to become more creative, more innovative. They can show us new possibilities, and they free us from the tyranny of having to produce a "perfect" painting and allow us to deviate into experimentation and take a few risks! This "drop the brush" exercise is something that I like to do as a creative warm up. When I warm up, I get inspired, and I can't do that when I'm feeling pressured to make great art. My best art comes in an environment of playful exploration, and these warm ups are critical to my creative practice as a professional watercolor artist. I create my most authentic work when I let my guard down and welcome creativity, and all the mistakes that come along with trying new things, into the studio. Links & Resources: Visit the World Watercolor Month website and find out how you can support our charitable partner, the Dreaming Zebra Foundation, in their goal of bringing art to kids in need and fostering creativity all over the world. Shop the souvenir shop for exclusive 2020 WWM merchandise, and enter to win prizes from our sponsors: worldwatercolormonth.com I teach artists how to fall in love with their own work and become their own favorite artist in my online watercolor classes and community: learn.angelafehr.com Supplies Used Today: (I receive a small commission when you make a purchase using the links below. Thank you!) Watercolor Paint: Daniel Smith Lavender, Cobalt Blue, Venetian Red bit.ly/2Z9jEQG Brushes: Da Vinci Forte Synthetic Mottler 20mm bit.ly/30ZhELm Rosemary & Co Series 336. Extended Needle Point Posara #10 rosemaryandco.com/watercolour-brushes/pure-squirrel-hair/series-336-extended-point Paper: Arches 140# cold press Other: Graphite Powder bit.ly/312n20j My palette is made by Robax: robax.com/palettes.html