How to LOOSEN UP YOUR ART & WHY it matters!

This week - A Guide to Loosen Up Your Art! This was a really fun video to make as it's something I'm very passionate about! How to loosen up your art style, painting and drawing. Get loose, and stay loose! This really helps us become better, more accomplished, confident artists. Let me know your tips too in the comments below! Thank you so much for keeping me company. Try to keep your lights shining bright & your teacups full! Softest Hugs, Wendy. Xx

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00:00 intro
00:37 why do we need to stay loose in our art?
03:05 the three branches of loosening up
04:37 psychological branch & social media for artists
06:21 negative self talk for artists
07:03 how to actually make a masterpiece
07:43 create like a child - art play
10:26 Let’s get practical; ergonomics & resources
13:26 physical aspects
16:09 something important that I think works but haven’t heard anywhere else
18:25 artist clothing and why it matters!
20:32 warm-ups! this is what I do!
34:12 thank you!

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Khadi journals & paper
Strathmore mixed media papers
Arches papers
Fabriano papers
Windsor & Newton watercolours & oils
Koh I noor watercolours
Pebeo matt gel medium
Liquitex gel mediums
Golden gel mediums
Caron Dache Luminance coloured pencils
Prismacolour crayons
Neo Color 2 by Caron Dache
Faber Castel Graphite pencils & mechanical pencils
Mod Podge
Stazon ink
Liquitex acrylic paints & inks
Jackon's acrylic paint
Jackson's acrylic brushes, pro range
Princeton Watercolour brushes
Daniel Smith Watercolours

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[hilalfidan]

Art is magical. I live in Istanbul, another, far away part of the world, and i love you, your art and the way you think, the way you list 🙃. I feel i am not alone

[Kassandra-zt]

This is really what it is ALL About! I loved this video, is is SO VERY helpful! Lots of Love, Kassandra.

[razzvanwinkle]

You must be the Fairy Queen of Art Muses! I am always inspired by you.

[suev]

Love all these ideas! I have a few additional favs:
From life drawing class - make 1, 2, 5, & 10 minute sketches, but as life drawing models aren't always available, I draw my supplies, or sketch little still lifes, changing my viewing angle with each sketch.
From a very young artist who I once babysat - take a stack of copy paper and an ordinary writing pencil and draw as many things as fast as you can, drawing whatever you see or imagine. Then pick out your favourites and draw those again, this time spending as much time as you like.
I also, to avoid that procrastination thing, often sketch or doodle ideas mid-yoga, or while sipping my tea. No pressure to produce the "great work" if I'm just taking a minute out to sketch an idea, or try a different viewpoint of a subject. These "mindless" sketches often seem to channel an inner muse, and have led to some of my favourite pieces.
Whatever way we find that works, we all need to permit ourselves that childlike abandon to play.
Off to find a stack of copy paper and the stub of a pencil! And I hope the light and love of each of your muses shines upon you, dances in your peripheral vision, and whispers gentle encouragement in your ear.
Thank you again, Wendy, for sharing from your saucer. There is art in your words, as well as in your hands and heart.❤️

[jodigautschi]

You inspire me so much. I’ve never taken an art class, but I’ve had a love affair with creating my entire life. My creativity gets buried in the stress of life. However I always return. I’m turning 53 this year and I’m making space for my creativity and growing as a creator, it’s my time. You are a light that I’m so grateful for! I just adore you and I love what you create. Your brilliant and magical 💕

[susanday]

This is SOOO inspiring. I want to watch it MANY times. I can’t thank you enough ♥️

[Ekslibria]

Oh dear! I haven't even known that You created this video and have been watching some others, while being in the point of rigidness and stress. And just seeing and listening to You helped. You're a beautiful human container for curiosity, joy and freedom.

[garywitham]

What a wonderful video, thank you. A reminder that being kind and non-judgemental to yourself is incredibly important. It's funny how the universe guides us to reminders like this one when we're feeling a little bit flat and off our game! Thanks again :)

[paulwoodford]

Love the early portrait. Your early work was awesome

[rumdo]

Very helpful Wendy - loads of top tips. Thank you 🙏. I found that often, after fully preparing my space, I struggle with a deep reluctance to start. Then I discovered the Mel Robbins countdown which interrupts the overthinking brain - “5, 4, 3, 2, 1, GO” - and helps me get going right at that crucial moment. I’m fine once I get started 😛. Have a great week 💕

[rockstarrobinson]

Hi I love your softness in your voice and your honesty too I look forward to watching you daily 😊❤

[vanessahanley]

Wendy!!! You are full of magic! Great video....I'm fascinated by 'looseness' and art that looks 'unfinished'. Thanks for helping me on my art journey. So delighted I've found your channel.

[nicolem.]

Thank you, Wendy. This was a video like a TSUNAMI with good advices!

[DL-byel]

I have that issue with work at times too where sometimes I'm not in the mood. Yes, inspiration is important. Not to mean we copy but take influence from others work.

[ChristenShea]

This Video is an absolute gem. The struggle is real, I just gotta loosen up.
Thank you for doing what you do and being who you are, I often watch your videos for inspiration ❤

[cmralph...]

What a wonderful share! Thank You. I am a pen & ink illustrator currently working on a large book (50 illustrations) and have stalled to a complete stop. It's like trying to walk through quicksand just getting into my studio - and my studios are both in my home! LOL This video really reminded me of so many different ways I can change up my work approach and re-vitalize my mood. Thank You! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[lindas]

I’m so excited to have found your channel and still catching up on the many videos you’ve made. One thing I always notice is your beautiful “artist outfits”!

[sheilastyrebriere]

So much wonderfully valuable tips on unwinding and settling in, as I’ve gotten older my senses seem to be turned up, I need softer clothing, coziness, candles, and feel the need to create the ambience before I can create..which I’ve been away from for far too long. Seeing things for the first time in the second chapter of life is a wonderful experience each time ✨🤍✨

[nithyavirenyaananda]

You're absolutely adorable!!! So is your artwork!!!❤😊

[lesleyking]

It did make me smile when you said you put notes on black boards or even write on the wall, before we decorated I used to do this all the time, it drove my hubby mad 😡, house is now sorted but there are a couple of places we haven’t got to which still have notes and the messages do prompt strong memories now and then 🤣