Welcome back to the “How To Paint A…” series! After a long hiatus, I am making/documenting/writing short tutorials on how to paint different things.
This week, I offer an example of “How To” break through Painter’s Block.
The best way to cure a fear of flying is to fly. The best way to break through Painter’s Block is to paint. If you just start with?ásomething, you can turn it into?áanything.
I enjoy painting random things, just patterns and flowers and stripes and stuff. There is nothing wrong with this: painting itself is steeped in concept. You don’t have to have a Big Grande Overriding IDEA to start. Don’t be afraid.
If you do like to make Big Idea Art… you can think of these random little paintings as studies, or as imagination-sessions. This is a good exercise for your mind, heart, hands and eyes.
As I mention in the photo above, it is important to feel free and empowered as you paint. If you do something you don’t like, just paint it over. The end result will be richer and more interesting anyhow.
I like to work back-and-forth as I go. From one tone to the next, from one colour to the next… back and forth…
Natasha Henderson, Montreal
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