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You see, I am quite the perfectionist. Everything I do has to be perfect, or I feel imperfection settling over me like a heavy blanket. My expectations are so high that I cannot possibly live up to them. This fear of failure is irrational — and absolutely exhausting. It has kept me from doing many things. And while I have been diligently working on loosening its grip over the past few years, it has reared its ugly head again in recent months. It’s time to do something about it.
Read MoreThe fear of the blank page (or blank canvas) is one of the most common forms of artist anxiety. That untouched sheet of watercolour paper can feel intimidating precisely because of what it represents - possibility, expectation, and the pressure to “get it right.”
Very quickly, the mind starts filling the silence:
What if I ruin it? What if I don’t know where to begin? What if this painting fails before it even starts?
Read MoreAnd then… crash. The next day I couldn’t sit down to paint. That mental block lasted until day 16. I felt stressed every day, like a complete failure. How was it possible that I couldn’t do the thing I love most? Why was that blockade in my mind so strong? I got a lot of support during this time from my friends over on Discord. It's a good feeling to not be alone. Know that you aren't alone. Many of my painterly pals felt the same as me with time, life, or doubt invading.
Read MoreI found Louise through a recommendation from an artist I followed on YouTube, and I was instantly hooked! My boyfriend later gifted me a Patreon subscription, and the rest is history. But I haven’t come here just to rave about Louise (though I could for days, honestly—just ask me!). I want to share a great experience I had attending my first in-person watercolour masterclass.
Read MoreBy mastering analogous colour schemes, you can enhance the emotional depth of your art, creating compositions that soothe and resonate with viewers. This knowledge complements our ongoing journey through colour theory, equipping you with the skills to craft harmonious and cohesive artworks.
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