Sketchbooks: What I Wish I’d Known as a Beginner

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In this video, I’ll share the 5 things I wish I knew when I first started my watercolor journey. These tips will help you let go of perfection, embrace the messy learning process, and build confidence in your creative practice. If you’ve been hesitant to open your sketchbook, this video will inspire you to let go of fear, take small steps, and start creating for you.

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00:00 Introduction
00:34 Overthinking what to draw waste energy
01:46 Focusing on perfection can hold you back
03:13 You will create crappy art
05:17 Unrealistic expectations
07:01 Good-quality materials to get started
08:45 Final thoughts

[PaulaScardamalia]

Overthinking is definitely one of the challenges. Thank you.

[twisteddyekitchenmyfiberjo]

Gosh, did you hear my rant the other day? lol How often I look at my sketchbook and think what the he..! I will tag this to listen to this over and over to keep me going and not give up. Thank you!