What do you do to stay creative? I used to look at blogs of other artists to get into a creative mood. However, it is a fine line between finding inspiration and becoming consumed with comparison. I love painting with people who have never really painted before. It’s exciting to watch them squirm looking at the blank, white paper. I just start doing my thing and gently remind them that this is about the process, not the product. People are always worried about messing it up. It reminds me to keep watercoloring simple. Also, keeping in close contact with other artists and photographers to talk through ideas and frustrations is so helpful.
What are your next steps? I have a few secret projects in the works. I am venturing into acrylic and gouache. Gouache is a bolder, more intensely colorful relative of watercolor. Recently, I’ve been dreaming of creating on huge watercolor canvases. I’m done painting safely on tiny paper.
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