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What’s The Best Time To Start An Abstract Art Practice?

So you realized you want to dive into your own world of color and creativity. But it's a lingering thought, perhaps you are not sure if you will enjoy it or sustain it. Or you think you don't have the time, nor the skills for the paintings you envision. Perhaps you think you need to wait for …

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Tips for Beginner Artists

Here are my top tips for artists who are at the beginning of their creative journey. It’s a compilation based on my own experience and what I commonly observe in questions or comments directed to me. (Hint: they are mostly mindset related!)

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Life – so imperfect, like art

Is life meant to be perfect?

Many experiences from the past, good and bad ones, make use grow. All experiences come together, and we become who we are. As I grow older I feel I need less "precision" or "control" in life.

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How does visual art tell a story?

Well, this post is more about how I think my art tells a story or how I want it to tell a story…

As you may have seen on my about page, I wrote about how I connect meaning to my paintings.

People often ask …

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Other free resources for Artists

You can download my free guides

  • 7 Tips for Painting with Acrylics & Medium

  • My Color Palette