I took a workshop that broke my spirit 🥺 It was actually a watercolor workshop that reversed all my progress and made me question my value as an artist… . …almost two years ago now. I don’t know how to put it into words, but after the workshop, I never even finished my class painting. I had to endure a grueling process of coming back from the ashes… it was just a really raw and rough experience that revealed my weaknesses. Anyway, I eventually decided to try again with another workshop, a French patio scene by @lanaprivitera. . I learned not all workshops are the equal! After feeling joy and success this time, I took tons of workshops + seminars in good faith that at least most of them would benefit me in some way. And I grew so much… it’s something I’m really thankful for, NOW… . Also, i think the big takeaway was the importance of simplifying a reference photo, of painting each section wet in wet, and to convey realism through tonal values. Probably the best lesson I could have learned thus far… . …I’m curious, have you taken a workshop or seminar that transformed your art journey? I’d love to hear about your favorite or least favorite experience and how you came out of the workshops. I actually want to release my own workshops but I would never want to cause someone to feel the way I did! 🥺🙌😊 seriously, that’s just a lot of pressure… . . . #watercolorworkshop #watercolorscene #watercolorlearning #watercolorlessons #practicedaily #drawdaily #paintdaily #cottagecoreart #livecreative #artlife🎨 #watetcolorrealism #practiceartdaily #artjourney #watercolorjourney #watercolorstudy #danielsmithwatercolors (at Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb30eJpOrF-/?utm_medium=tumblr
