Knowing THE STAGES OF A PAINTING gives you a roadmap so you won’t get stuck
When people get stuck in their work it's usually because they are trying to do something when they're not ready or asking the wrong questions at the wrong time in the development of the work.
Once they know at what stage they're at with the work and what they should be focusing on then they know what questions to ask.
For example, if you're at the beginning stage of a painting you don't start analysing whether you've got the colours right, or whether the design is strong. Those are questions for later.
In this week's Vlog I demonstrate what to focus on at the various stages of developing a painting.
Why You Should Have a Sketchbook Practice
Sketchbooks, for me, are about recording my own growth as an artist. Trying out new mediums, having fun and exploring, and just seeing what happens when I play and paint.
In this video I take you inside my sketchbook, talk about why it’s an invaluable part of my creative practice, and share what type of book I use and some tips for keeping pages unstuck, so that it can become a treasured account of your life and development as an artist.
